The City of Lexington has repeatedly made attempts to the Davidson County Board of Commissioners, County Manager and County Attorney to collaboratively find solutions to resolve civil unrest, a public nuisance and potential for threats to public safety relating to the Confederate Monument located on Davidson County owned property in the heart of Lexington. 

Despite multiple attempts made by the City of Lexington, Davidson County officials have dismissed every opportunity to date to unite in addressing the concerns of residents.

On July 13, 2020, Lexington City Council adopted Resolution No. 01-21 respectfully requesting Davidson County remove and/or relocate the Confederate Monument from its current location to a location outside the city limits due to unsafe and dangerous conditions. The resolution also stated continued display of the statue contradicts endorsed principles by the City of Lexington to be a ‘City of Unity’ as a safe, inclusive, welcoming, warm and inviting community to people of all backgrounds.

City of Lexington officials sent additional correspondence to Davidson County regarding the Confederate Monument dated July 10, 2020 and July 24, 2020. Subsequent to the Davidson County meeting held August 6, 2020, the City of Lexington received an official response denying the request for removal and/or relocation of the Confederate Monument from its current location in Uptown Lexington.

Lexington Mayor Newell Clark will hold a press conference on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. in the Vernon G. Price, Jr. City Council Chamber in City Hall, 28 West Center Street, Lexington, NC to officially announce direct authority given to the City Attorney to enact further action as necessary to protect the City of Lexington’s interests and safety of citizens, businesses and visitors.