Category: Education

Candidate Questionnaire, Dan Wu

Dan Wu (incumbent) Housing Studies show Lexington needs about 22,500 new housing units across all types to fill the housing gap in our city, but 75% of the needed units are at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). What strategies and locations do you believe Lexington should prioritize for housing growth in...

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Candidate Questionnaire, James Brown (incumbent)

Councilmember James Brown (incumbent) Housing Studies show Lexington needs about 22,500 new housing units across all types to fill the housing gap in our city, but 75% of the needed units are at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). What strategies and locations do you believe Lexington should prioritize for housing growth...

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Candidate Questionnaire, Christopher Shafer

Christopher Shafer Housing Studies show Lexington needs about 22,500 new housing units across all types to fill the housing gap in our city, but 75% of the needed units are at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). What strategies and locations do you believe Lexington should prioritize for housing growth in order...

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Candidate Questionnaire, Tate Ohmer

Tate Ohmer Housing Studies show Lexington needs about 22,500 new housing units across all types to fill the housing gap in our city, but 75% of the needed units are at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). What strategies and locations do you believe Lexington should prioritize for housing growth in order...

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Candidate Questionnaire, Raquel Carter

Raquel E Carter Housing Studies show Lexington needs about 22,500 new housing units across all types to fill the housing gap in our city, but 75% of the needed units are at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). What strategies and locations do you believe Lexington should prioritize for housing growth in...

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Candidate Questionnaire, Linda Gorton (incumbent)

Linda Gorton (incumbent) Housing Studies show Lexington needs about 22,500 new housing units across all types to fill the housing gap in our city, but 75% of the needed units are at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). What strategies and locations do you believe Lexington should prioritize for housing growth in...

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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 โ€” we hope this event helps you make an informed decision when casting your ballot. Watch Housing Policies Parks and...

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Grow Smart Academy

Grow Smart Academy is a free, four-week program that educates participants about the importance of land-use planning and its relationship to economic development, the environment, and quality-of-life issues in our community.

Smart Growth: Vishaan Chakrabarti at the Kentucky Theatre

Smart growth for Lexington, Kentucky means rethinking our development patterns โ€” prioritizing intention, walkability, and density over sprawl. Thatโ€™s the central topic discussed during Vishaan Chakrabarti’s presentation at the historic Kentucky Theatre on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Vishaan Chakrabarti is a renowned architect, urban planner, and thought leader who spoke in Lexington, Kentucky as part...

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Smart Growth Ambassadors: Politics & Pints

At Politics & Pints, we’re encouraging Smart Growth Ambassadors to engage with like-minded individuals and learn about the candidates running for local office in Lexington-Fayette County while enjoying a pint or two of local craft beer at West Sixth Brewery. To get the conversation flowing, Fayette Alliance will provide one free drink ticket and dinner...

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