Jason Roberts of Upward Communities presented a plan to build a privately funded, rental-only neighborhood for essential public employees on parcels at 2451 and 2431 Fairview Boulevard, proposing units leased to a public partner under a 55‑year agreement and capped rents to stabilize worker housing.

Commissioners opened a lengthy public hearing on the proposed FY2026–27 budget and a previously set 5.65% tax-rate ceiling, hearing repeated calls to prioritize public‑safety staffing and to use reserves instead of raising property taxes.

The House approved Senate Bill 3 35, the state’s appropriation for fiscal year 2026–27, after debate on priorities including pay raises, Medicaid increases and education investments. The roll call recorded 36 yes, 3 no, 1 not voting and 1 absent.

Committee discussed a proposed $1.33 tax rate (3-cent increase), new state grant revenue for schools and a package of measures — including forgiving school energy debt, cutting CVB allocations and shifting fund pennies — intended to preserve a 4% employee raise while avoiding a property tax hike.

Senate Bill 18 49, amended in Finance on April 14 to include the "Essential Government Employee Housing Act of 2026," was recommended for passage to the calendar. The amendment authorizes certain high-rated local governments to partner with private entities to develop housing for essential public employees.

The board accepted a report Oct. 21 examining ways public agencies can preserve and provide workforce housing for employees such as teachers and first responders; recommendations included supporting predevelopment funding and tools to preserve affordability.

Council validates resolution for Michael Sears' industrial disability retirement with unanimous approval.

Legislators near final approval of pension bill benefitting police, firefighters, and educators.

Senate file 315 passes to establish a competitive PBM bidding process for health plans.

Board approves group hospital insurance for retirement allowance recipients and dependents

Kentucky establishes tax guidelines for loans and grants affecting taxpayers from 2020 to 2026.