From LexBot twenty-four seven, a local government story from this week. Public Arts Commissioner Garry Bibbs is calling for more transparency in how major public art projects get selected in Lexington. At the May fifth commission meeting, Bibbs pressed city staff to provide better visibility into who serves on selection committees for significant public art installations and what qualifications those committee members bring to the table. His concerns appear to be connected to the Common Thread project, though specific details about that connection weren't disclosed. The commissioner's push suggests there may be questions about the current process for choosing committee members who help decide which artworks get approved for public display around the city. This comes as local government continues to invest in public art initiatives throughout Lexington. The commission will likely continue discussing oversight procedures for future art selection processes.

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