Beverly Fortune

Beverly Fortune is a former reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader where she was a features writer. Later, she moved to the city desk to cover the mayor, Urban County Council, and the revitalization of downtown. After leaving the Lexington Herald-Leader, she was hired by the Downtown Lexington Partnership to organize the successful campaign to establish a Downtown Lexington Management District. Five years later, she headed the reauthorization of the Management District, which was also successful. Beverly suggested LexLights! for the Management District’s lighting program in coordination with property owners. This has resulted in LED light displays throughout downtown, including on the pedways. Beverly is a Fayette County Master Gardener and a member of the Ashland grounds crew. She plays piano for the Best Friends Adult Day Center. Beverly has previously served on the Blue Grass Trust board from 2013 to 2019.