Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 83.410 (2026)

Legislative finding and expression of legislative intent

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(1) This chapter is intended by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to grant to citizens living within a city of the first class the authority to govern themselves to the full extent required by local government and not in conflict with the Constitution or laws of this state or by the United States. (2) The powers herein granted shall be in addition to all other powers granted to cities by other provisions of law. (3) The provisions of this chapter shall be broadly construed and considered in the light of the express legislative purpose set forth in subsections (1) and (2) hereof. (4) The powers herein granted are based upon a legislative finding that the urban crisis cannot be solved by actions of the General Assembly alone, and that the most effective agency for the solution of these problems is the government of a city of the first class. This legislative finding is based upon hearings held by the General Assembly and the conclusion of its members that conditions found in cities of the first class are sufficiently different from those found in other cities to necessitate this grant of authority and complete home rule. History: Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 243, sec. 1.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1996–2025 · leading case: Kentucky Restaurant Ass'n v. Louisville/Jefferson Cnty. Metro Gov't, 501 S.W.3d 425 (Ky. 2016).

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Kentucky Restaurant Ass'n v. Louisville/Jefferson Cnty. Metro Gov't, 501 S.W.3d 425 (Ky. 2016). · cites it 4× “” KRS § 83.410(1). The statute goes on to provide that these powers are in addition to powers granted to cities-through other provisions of law; it further states that the statute should be broadly construed to effectuate its purpose.”

Phipps v. Commonwealth, 933 S.W.2d 825 (Ky. Ct. App. 1996). · cites it 2× “) See also KRS 83.410 (saying that "conditions found in cities of the first class are .”

Russell Coleman, in His Off. Capacity as Attorney Gen. of the Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Jefferson Cnty. Bd. of Educ. (Ky. 2025). · cites it 3× “160(6) provides: Any city with the largest population located in a county with a population equal to or greater than two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) based upon the most recent federal 31 decennial census may elect to become organized and governed under the mayor-alderman…”

Lexington-Fayette Urban Cnty. Gov't v. Fraternal Order of Police, Bluegrass Lodge 4 (Ky. 2025). “” KRS 83.410(1); see also KRS 83.420. We have recognized cities of the first class have an “enhanced authority .”

— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 83.410(1) — 2 cases

Kentucky Restaurant Ass'n v. Louisville/Jefferson Cnty. Metro Gov't, 501 S.W.3d 425 (Ky. 2016). “” KRS § 83.410(1). The statute goes on to provide that these powers are in addition to powers granted to cities-through other provisions of law; it further states that the statute should be broadly construed to effectuate its purpose.”

— Ky. Rev. Stat. § 83.410(4) — 1 case

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