Council Member Pushes for Safer Community Events | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

A deadly shooting at Charles Young Park during East End Day left a teen dead and four injured, sparking grief and fear—but not silence. Council member Tyler Morton vows to keep community events alive, calling them vital for unity, not division. He’s personally supporting victims’ families and pushing for city-funded police presence at gatherings to ease financial burdens. Morton also doubles down on youth revitalization, advocating for expanded, well-funded programs in community centers to offer education, jobs, and mentorship. He sees poverty as the root of violence—and insists economic…