Currently holds the office of Lexington/Fayette County Mayor until December 31, 2026.
Candidate for Lexington/Fayette County Mayor in 2022 Kentucky General Election.
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Get StartedSupport VisitLex’s master plan for a signature arts piece that attracts tourist and locate private, public and national funding sources. Learn more
Continue strong outreach by the LGBTQ liaison with goals of building a more collaborative Lexington attractive to businesses, a talented workforce and families wanting a diverse and inclusive community. Learn more
Address the opioid crisis with a city-led multidisciplinary policy deploying the best experts in law enforcement, health care, insurance, social support systems, rehab, drug courts, youth intervention, faith-based and job re-entry programs. Oversight appointee will report directly to mayor. Learn more
Appoint a liaison dedicated to working with our schools to assess disparities across communities and identify barriers in our children’s environments that are impacting their success in school. Learn more
Address gun violence by expanding education programs, promoting gun safety in the home, expanding gun amnesty programs, partnering with safety organizations to leverage their expertise, engage private enterprise to partner in innovative approaches and relook at the city’s previous gun-lock distribution program. Learn more
Promote the kind of diverse housing stock that increases affordability and provides a variety of options, while protecting existing neighborhoods. Learn more
• Fund public infrastructure. To create an even more vibrant city, we must make it easier for developers to complete quality infill and redevelopment projects. Learn more
Create safe and accessible bicycle lanes, trails, pedestrian walkways and crosswalks, and public transit stops. Learn more
Modernization of city offices and organizational structures to streamline processes, be more responsive to citizens and adaptable to a growing and changing city. Learn more
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