# Mayor, Councilmember Curtis tout home modification program **Published:** 2026-06-25T13:11:18Z **Source:** City of Lexington Mayor's Office (press release, emailed to editor@lexingtonky.news) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/mayor-councilmember-curtis-tout-home-modification-program LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mayor Linda Gorton and 4th District Councilmember Emma Curtis announced a [Home Modification Program](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/housing-advocacy-community-development/grants-special-programs/home-modification-program) on June 25, discussing the initiative at the home of Dick and Barbara Wilkins at 4177 Clearwater Way. The event included staff from the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and [Bluegrass Care Navigators](https://www.bgcarenav.org/), according to a [press release from the Mayor's Office](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/mayors-office). [The Home Modification Program](https://1.4.4.4) is designed to help older adults remain independent and continue living safely and comfortably in their own homes without requiring placement in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. The program partners occupational therapists with homeowners to assess fall risks and mobility challenges before LFUCG-approved contractors complete modifications to address those specific needs. [Bluegrass Care Navigators](https://www.bgcarenav.org/), a provider of physical, emotional and spiritual care to seriously ill patients and families, has partnered with the city on the initiative. The organization provides various home-based services to support residents managing serious illnesses. The news conference allowed Gorton and Curtis to highlight the program by visiting the Wilkins residence, where the modifications have been implemented. Gorton, serving her second term as mayor, has emphasized affordable housing as a priority for her administration. Curtis, the first transgender person elected to a city office in Kentucky, has focused on constituent services since being sworn in to represent District 4. The city offers several housing assistance programs through its Grants and Special Programs division, including home rehabilitation, emergency repairs and accessibility modifications. The Home Modification Program specifically targets maintaining the safety and independence of aging residents. Residents interested in learning more about the program can contact the city's Grants and Special Programs office. ## Sources - [City of Lexington Mayor's Office press release, June 25, 2026](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/mayors-office) - [Home Modification Program information page, City of Lexington website](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/housing-advocacy-community-development/grants-special-programs/home-modification-program) - [Bluegrass Care Navigators official website](https://www.bgcarenav.org/) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) from a press release emailed to editor@lexingtonky.news by City of Lexington Mayor's Office, enriched with 3 web searches.