Council District 4

I was born in Lexington and have spent my entire adult life here. This city is my home and its future is my future.

The highest priority issue in our district is improving road safety and reducing traffic. District 4 spans from Nicholasville Road to Tates Creek Road - two of our busiest and most dangerous corridors.

This issue is personal to me. Late last year, my friend Mia was killed when they were hit by a car while crossing Nicholasville Road at a crosswalk during a red light.

Council has continually punted this issue down the road, presenting hypothetical frameworks for future development like Imagine Nicholasville Road, without taking any tangible action to make our roads safer and more efficient. They've treated folks like Mia as statistics, rather than as people that they failed to serve.

On Council, I will work towards innovative solutions that incorporate modern technology and infrastructure to improve traffic flows and make our roads safe for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. We must expand upon the Complete Streets Action Plan, invest in multimodal intersection design and infrastructure projects that prioritize pedestrian safety and community walkability, and improve access to public transportation.

If we are going to build a thriving and prosperous city for all, we need to make sure that we are actively promoting civic engagement and making our local government accessible to everyone.

On Council, I will work to adjust our meeting schedule so that Council Work Sessions—where the most robust debates about proposed policy occur—take place in the evening when more people are able to attend in person or watch remotely via Lex TV.

I am also fully intent on making myself the most accessible and transparent Councilmember in Lexington. In addition to being physically present for Council Meetings and major events throughout District 4, I give my personal cell phone number to the folks I meet while knocking doors throughout the community.

That commitment to transparency and accessibility isn't exclusive to election season. I believe that everyone deserves to have their voices heard—whether we agree on the issues at hand or not—and I promise to always show up and listen.

My vision for Lexington is of a city where all of our citizens are able to live safely and access opportunity—no matter where you come from, how old you are, what you look like, how you worship, who you love, what your gender is, or how much money you make.

To accomplish that, we need a Lexington First approach that prioritizes the safety and prosperity of the families who live and work in our city over the profits of predatory out-of-state corporations and special interest groups.

That means investing in community-centered public safety initiatives, replacing outdated infrastructure, strengthening our non-discrimination ordinances, securing strong economic investment in South Lexington, and ensuring that we’re increasing our stock of affordable housing while preventing the growth of urban sprawl.

I have held a variety of positions in different size companies from global to local. I also owned my own business. I am now 100% dedicated to the residents of the 4th District since taking office in January of 2023. I have lived in the home I purchased in the 4th District for the past 28 years, this has given me firsthand knowledge about the 4th District’s specific needs. I listen to my constituents, and I personally act on all matters because I genuinely care about the issues at hand. I have implemented dozens of traffic and pedestrian safety measures throughout the District in just my first term. From getting the Wilson Downing Sidewalk Project prioritized, to adding pedestrian refuges, speed tables, edge lines and so much more. I have updated the public on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s plan, for Imagine Nicholasville Rd, which is a 10–15-year project to fix Nicholasville Rd and what the next steps are. I will continue to work on these issues as well as other top priority issues such as the Sewage Odor near Veterans Park which I escalated to the mayor’s office in 2023. I was elected because the residents of the 4th District understand that I have a great understanding that local government has the ability to affect our residents’ lives in a positve manner and that is exactly what I have been doing since day 1. I have proven to be intentional, accessible, and effective.

Public Safety – In 2025, negotiations with the Lexington Police Department will start for their new collective bargaining contract. The Fire Department will start negotiations shortly after. There is no greater supporter for all our Public Safety divisions than me. I believe we should offer all public safety divisions the tools, training, and compensation they deserve to stay safe while keeping us safe. We continue to have a deficit of over 100 police officers and over 50 firefighters. It is important to have council members in office who understand that these numbers will not be affected in a positive manner unless the new contracts help LFUCG with both recruitment and retention. The lack of ability to enforce our traffic safety rules is a perfect example of why we must work to positively affect our staffing issues.

As part of the current City Council, we have added a website called Engage Lexington, to increase the feedback that we get from residents. My constituents have had the ability to connect with me personally, by phone (cell or office), email, social media, etc. I have personally gone out to speak to my constituents about any issue, great or small. I personally attend the meetings for Neighborhood Associations, Homeowners Associations, PTAs, in and around my District because I believe in going to the spaces where my constituents reside and meet. Our residents have busy lives, and although the concept of additional district-wide meetings may sound appealing, most do not want one more meeting to add to their already busy lives.

Every neighborhood is unique, however, one thing they all have in common is that they care. Our residents are involved and engaged. I, with them, am invested in the safety and well-being of all our neighbors. I have called Lexington home for over 30 years, and I am running for re-election to protect the characteristics and values that invited me to come here, raise a family, and start a business. On Council, I am fighting to ensure Lexington remains a safe, welcoming, and affordable city for all.