Fayette County Urban County Council - 1st District
QUALIFICATIONS:A Member must be at least 18 years of age, a resident of the city for not less than 1 year prior to election, a qualified voter and resident of Fayette County for at least one year prior to filing, must be a resident of the district for at least 6 months immediately prior to filing, and must continue to live in the district if elected.TERM:District Council Members are elected for two-year terms and may serve up to six consecutive terms. At-Large Council Members are elected for four-year terms and may serve up to three consecutive terms.DUTIES:The Urban County Council is the legislative branch of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. The Council has the power to establish budgets, set policy and levy taxes, subject to limits set by the Charter and state laws.NOTES:The Urban County Council consists of 12 District Council Members and three At-Large Council Members. This is a nonpartisan (NP) position.
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What is your professional background, and what makes you the most qualified candidate for the Urban County Council in your District?
What do you see as the highest priority issue facing your district, and how will you address it?
A primary purpose of the Urban Service Boundary is to permit new development within Lexington while safeguarding rural areas. As our population increases, this Boundary is continually challenged by the desire for development and the need for housing and public facilities. How would you protect the balance between urban growth and rural protection and preservation?
Many citizens in the region lack private transportation and rely on accessible, reliable, safe, and affordable public transportation. What measures do you support to meet the needs of a growing population in Lexington, Fayette County and adjacent counties that requires public transportation for jobs, medical care, groceries, and other needs?
Crime rates, including violent crime, are increasing in our community. Some cities address youth crime using trauma-informed systems that go beyond incarceration and attend to the core of violence by providing rehabilitation and support that address mental health and trauma-abuse history. How would you work to build and fund such holistic programs?
Lack of affordable housing and its connection to poverty, crime, poor physical and mental health, and poor educational outcomes is well-documented. In Lexington, thousands of families pay more than 50% of their income on rent, while others live in substandard housing or are homeless. What measures do you support to address affordable housing in the community?
If elected, how will you make it easier for residents to participate in local government?
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