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Lex TV is a municipal government access television channel owned and operated by the City of Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The channel is managed by the city's Division of Civic Innovation and Technology and is headquartered at 200 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky. As a dedicated source for online television, Lex TV broadcasts on Spectrum Channel 20 in Lexington, providing live and recorded coverage of city government meetings, public affairs programming, and community events.

The programming schedule allows viewers to watch live channel coverage of Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council meetings, which are broadcast live on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM (with a budget work session on the third Wednesday at 10:00 AM), with rebroadcasts throughout the week. The channel also airs Planning Commission meetings, Board of Adjustment meetings, and other public forums, as well as live coverage of the Mayor's State of the City address, the annual Lexington Police Department swearing-in ceremony, and the Fayette County Public Schools Board of Education meetings. The channel's original programming includes Lexington in Focus, a monthly program hosted by Mayor Linda Gorton covering city projects and upcoming events; City Matters, a weekly program highlighting city services and department updates, hosted by Susan Straub; and Lexington Police Report, a monthly program hosted by Chief of Police Lawrence Weathers discussing public safety issues. The channel also features a community bulletin board displaying upcoming events, city announcements, and public service announcements, and provides live coverage of special events such as the annual Lexington Pride Festival, the Woodland Art Fair, and the Thriller parade.

For audiences seeking a reliable live stream of Lexington municipal content, Lex TV is widely available as a free-to-air service via cable television on Spectrum Channel 20. The channel is accessible as tv online via the official City of Lexington website at lexingtonky.gov, which provides live streaming of the channel's broadcast and a video-on-demand archive of Urban County Council meetings and other government proceedings. The channel also streams on the LexTV mobile application for iOS and Android devices, as well as on Roku and Apple TV. The channel is managed by the city's Division of Civic Innovation and Technology, with support from the city's Media Services team, including Mark Cornelison, Media Services Manager. The channel's programming is funded by the city's general fund budget, and the channel's studio is located in city hall. The channel has won several awards from the Kentucky Association of Government Communicators (KAGC) for its original programming, including a KAGC Award for Best Government Access Program for Lexington in Focus in 2024. The channel's online archive contains over 20,000 hours of government meeting footage, searchable by meeting date and agenda item. The channel's YouTube channel has over 5,000 subscribers and features clips from its most popular programs. The channel also offers a podcast version of its City Matters program, available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The channel's staff and volunteers produce over 800 hours of original programming each year. The channel's long-range plan includes the addition of a second government access channel to accommodate increasing demand for live and recorded meeting coverage. The channel's budget is approved annually by the Urban County Council, and the channel operates under the oversight of the city's Chief Innovation Officer. The channel's mission is to provide Lexington residents with transparent access to their local government, and to promote civic engagement through informative and educational programming. The channel's programs are closed-captioned for hearing-impaired viewers, and the channel provides live captioning for its Urban County Council meetings. The channel also offers a Spanish-language simulcast of its council meetings, available on a secondary audio channel. The channel's signal can also be heard on the radio via the city's AM radio station, WLXG 1300 AM, which simulcasts the audio of the channel's government meetings and original programming. The channel is committed to serving the diverse needs of the Lexington community, which includes a growing Hispanic population, and the channel is exploring the possibility of adding additional language simulcasts in the future. The channel's programming schedule is subject to change, and viewers should consult the city's website for the most up-to-date listing. The channel's contact information is available on the city's website, and viewers can call or email the station with questions or comments about programming. The channel's staff is also available to speak to community groups about the channel's mission and services. The channel's production facilities are available for use by city departments to produce their own programming, with training and support provided by the city's Media Services team. The channel's audio and video quality has been upgraded in recent years with the installation of new robotic cameras and a digital video production system, allowing for high-definition coverage of city meetings and events. The channel's future plans include the addition of a second high-definition government access channel, as well as the development of a mobile app for streaming the channel's content on smart TVs. The channel is a member of the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC), a national organization representing government media professionals, and the channel's Media Services Manager serves on the board of the Kentucky Association of Government Communicators. The channel's programming is widely viewed and appreciated by Lexington residents, with a Nielsen survey indicating that over 50% of Lexington households watch the channel at least once a month. The channel's success has been recognized by the city government, which has increased its funding for the channel in recent years, and the channel is considered a model for government access television in the state of Kentucky. The channel's commitment to transparency and community engagement has made it an essential resource for Lexington residents and a valuable partner for the city government. The channel's programming schedule includes regular coverage of the city's boards and commissions, including the Board of Health, the Human Rights Commission, the Environmental Quality Commission, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the Public Art Commission. The channel also provides live coverage of the city's annual budget hearings and public forums on major policy issues. The channel's programming is also available on the city's YouTube channel and on the city's website, and the channel's staff regularly posts updates on social media. The channel's ability to reach a wide audience has made it a critical tool for the city government to communicate with residents about important issues and to promote transparency and public participation. The channel's commitment to excellence has earned it the respect of other government access channels in the region, and the channel is often consulted by other cities for advice on setting up or improving their own government access channels. The channel's future plans include expanding its online presence and developing new ways to engage with viewers, including interactive features and audience participation. The channel's staff is dedicated to providing the highest quality programming possible, and the channel's team of volunteers and interns are committed to helping the city achieve its communication goals. The channel's success is a testament to the dedication and hard work of its staff and volunteers, and the channel is proud to serve the Lexington community.

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