By Alan Lytle
Lexington, KY – New Mayor Jim Gray says he believes Lexington will rise to meet the challenge of tough economic times. In his inaugural address on Sunday, Gray called for a unified effort to help tackle the city's most pressing problems.
"My own experience in life and in business reminds me that during times of
adversity the human spirit triumphs; it does not fail. I'm sure of
Lexington's future, because I know we will band together, we will seize
opportunity in our adversity, and we will emerge stronger on the other side.
The good news is Lexington can do this...because Lexington has done it
before".
Gray cited stubborn unemployment, a struggling signature horse industry, and a government that spends more than it takes in as areas of immediate focus. Gray, new vice mayor Linda Gorton, and members of the Urban County Council were officially sworn into office Sunday before a capacity crowd in the Civic Center's Bluegrass Ballroom. Gray delivers his first State of the Merged Government Address on January 25th.