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Lexington Mayor Vetoes Council's Solar Zoning Amendment

Original: Lexington Mayor Vetoes Council’s Solar Zoning Amendment Despite Protections for Farmland, Benefits to Customer Bills

Lexington's mayor has vetoed a solar zoning amendment passed by the city council, even though the measure included protections for farmland and was expected to lower customer utility bills. The veto sets up a potential override fight with the council and highlights local tensions over where large-scale solar projects should be allowed and how communities balance farmland preservation with clean energy expansion.

Why now: The veto blocks a renewable energy policy many residents and council members supported, sparking local debate.

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