Every once in a while, if you pay attention, an opportunity comes along to make a difference. If you happen to care about preserving and protecting the architecture that helps make Lexington the unique place that it is, here is one of those opportunities.
I recently received a copy of a letter from Anna Hartje in the Mayor’s office. In her letter, Ms. Hartje asks Lexington’s Neighborhood Associations to nominate members to the city’s Historic Preservation Commission. It is the job of the Preservation Commission and its members to promote the preservation of our architectural heritage in general, and more specifically, to promote our local historic districts and landmarks and to enhance preservation education in our community.
By law, several members of the Heritage Commission must be persons nominated by the membership of Neighborhood Associations that represent an historic district.
If you live in an historic district, be sure to place this on the agenda of your next neighborhood association meeting. If you care about preserving our architectural heritage, why not put your hat in the ring?
If you have any questions, you shouldn’t hesitate to contact Ms. Hartje at 859-258-3100.
