Mayor reboots, works to expand youth violence prevention programs
LEX 18
and last updated 2021-03-31 20:24:04-04
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) â On Wednesday, Mayor Linda Gorton announced that she is working to reboot and expand youth violence prevention programs and services.
âWe have a very safe city, but the pandemic has shown us how quickly challenges can grow when programs and dedicated people cannot interact with our young people,â Gorton said in a press release. âNow that coronavirus restrictions are easing, the city is ready to reactivate its outreach to youth through social services, and in parks and community centers. But more importantly, we are also preparing to do more.â