Lexington leaders to address winter weather plans

City officials will hold a press conference to discuss the city's response to recent storms and plans for the future.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:51pm

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A vast, atmospheric landscape painting in muted tones of blue, gray, and white, depicting a small town or city structure barely visible in the distance, dwarfed by the sweeping, dramatic presence of a heavy snowstorm. The scene conveys the sublime scale and raw energy of the natural world.As Lexington grapples with the aftermath of recent winter storms, city leaders prepare to unveil a new strategy to better protect residents from the overwhelming power of nature.Lexington Today

City leaders in Lexington, Kentucky will hold a press conference on Monday, April 13 at noon to address the city's winter weather plans and response. The meeting comes after criticism of the city's handling of recent ice storms and snowfall that left neighborhood roads difficult to access for weeks. Officials say they will announce changes to the city's snow removal strategy, including the resignation of the commissioner of Environmental Quality and Public Works.

Why it matters

Lexington's winter weather preparedness has come under scrutiny after a series of storms that caused widespread disruption and access issues for residents. The press conference is an opportunity for city leaders to address these concerns, outline new plans, and regain public trust ahead of future winter weather events.

The details

The press conference will be held in the lobby of Lexington's Government Center and will feature Mayor Linda Gorton, Director of Emergency Management Robert Larkin, and Charles Martin, the new acting commissioner of Environmental Quality and Public Works. They will discuss changes to the city's snow removal strategy, including the resignation of former commissioner Nancy Albright. The city has also announced that Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Glenn Brown will now oversee the Division of Streets and Roads.

  • The press conference will be held on Monday, April 13 at 12 PM.
  • In late January, an ice storm left neighborhood roads difficult to access for multiple weeks.
  • On March 17, a snowfall event led to over 200 crashes in the city.

The players

Linda Gorton

The mayor of Lexington, Kentucky.

Robert Larkin

The director of emergency management for the city of Lexington.

Charles Martin

The new acting commissioner of Environmental Quality and Public Works for the city of Lexington.

Nancy Albright

The former commissioner of Environmental Quality and Public Works for the city of Lexington, who is stepping down from her position.

Glenn Brown

The deputy chief administrative officer for the city of Lexington, who will now oversee the Division of Streets and Roads.

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What they’re saying

“The snow plan is just like all the other plans that we have for the city, we wait too long and do too little.”

— Raquel Carter, Real estate broker and political opponent of Mayor Gorton

“Over the years, we have made many adjustments to make this plan work and provided new resources to try to solve the problems. Our approach currently isn't working very well, and we need to start over.”

— Linda Gorton, Mayor of Lexington

What’s next

The city's noon conference will be streamed live and can be viewed on Lexington's YouTube channel.

The takeaway

Lexington's winter weather preparedness has come under scrutiny, leading city leaders to hold a press conference to address concerns, outline new plans, and regain public trust ahead of future winter weather events. The changes include the resignation of the former public works commissioner and the reorganization of oversight for snow removal efforts.