At-Large Candidate Forum

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the At-Large Candidate Forum. Each candidate’s response to all 13 questions we recorded and can be viewed below.

Election Day takes place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — we hope this event helps you make an informed decision when casting your ballot.

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Housing Policies

Parks and Greenspace

Student Housing

Transportation, Bike & Pedestrian Safety

Transportation Policy

Data Centers

Infill & Redevelopment

Senior Housing and Accessibility

Agricultural Preservation

Downtown Area Master Plan

Economic Development

Code Enforcement

Growth, Balance & Preservation

Event Details

📍 Farish Theatre, Central Library Branch of Lexington Public Library, 140 E. Main St.

🗓️ Wednesday, October 21

🕕 6 p.m.

Candidates

Each of the candidates listed below have been invited to attend the At-Large Candidate Forum.

Earlier this year, we asked all candidates running for At-Large Council positions questions about housing, expansion of the Urban Service Boundary, and agricultural preservation, and more. View their responses by clicking on their names below.

• James Brown (incumbent) | Attending ✅
• Herbert Lynn | Attending ✅
• Tate Ohmer | Attending ✅
• Christopher Shafer | Attendance, TBD
• Stephanie Spires | Attending ✅
• Dan Wu (incumbent) | Attending ✅

Meet Our Moderator

Adrian Paul Bryant

Adrian Paul Bryant has spent five years connecting Lexington residents to their local government and issues affecting their daily lives.

For CivicLex and the Lexington Herald-Leader he’s covered the ongoing debates around rural solar, student housing and historic preservation, major zoning reforms and the 2026 mayoral election. He’s volunteered for a number of local organizations, including serving three years on the Broke Spoke Community Bike Shop Board and leading his neighborhood association.

Adrian is a Jackson County native, lifelong Kentuckian and proud Lexingtonian.

Partner Organizations

Fayette Alliance is partnering with the Fayette County Neighborhood Council, Fayette County Farm Bureau, Living Streets Lexington, and Strong Towns Lexington to host this free community event. Each organization will be represented at the forum and you’ll have an opportunity to learn about the work each one is doing to support smart and equitable growth in Fayette County.