City
Urban County Council District Member, Lexington-Fayette
District 3
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The Urban County Council adopts Lexington-Fayette's budget, creates policies and sets taxes. Each of its 12 district members represents one council district for a two-year term.
Nonpartisan. Open seat.
Taxes & budget
Jon LarsonNo party listed
- Pledges to be a watchdog for taxpayer money
Griffin VanMeterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Public safety
Jon LarsonNo party listed
- Supports gun violence prevention
Griffin VanMeterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Housing
Jon LarsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Griffin VanMeterNo party listed
- Proposes a formal city-University of Kentucky housing partnership
Roads & infrastructure
Jon LarsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Griffin VanMeterNo party listed
- Proposes 20 mph neighborhood speed limits
Environment & parks
Jon LarsonNo party listed
- Supports expansion limits to protect green space and horse farms
Griffin VanMeterNo party listed
- Proposes opening schoolyards as community playgrounds
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 5 issues covered in this race.