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Urban County Council District Member, Lexington-Fayette

District 6

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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.

Photo of Tina V. Bryson
Tina V. BrysonCandidate photo — Vote Local Lexington (CivicLex)

Tina V. Bryson

No party listed

Nonprofit communications director

The gist

  • Supports making development contribute to needed infrastructure
  • Supports weighing data centers against environmental stewardship
  • Supports housing that is affordable, safe and stable
More about Tina
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  1. Supports making development contribute to needed infrastructure

    Vote Local Lexington: Council District 6

    Candidate questionnaire · Vote Local Lexington (CivicLex) · lex.vote

    “improving traffic and pedestrian safety, ensuring development contributes to needed infrastructure, expanding quality housing options”
  2. Supports weighing data centers against environmental stewardship

    Vote Local Lexington: Council District 6

    Candidate questionnaire · Vote Local Lexington (CivicLex) · lex.vote

    “As City Council considers issues such as data centers, we must pursue opportunities that strengthen our economy while ensuring sustainable growth”
  3. Supports housing that is affordable, safe and stable

    Vote Local Lexington: Council District 6

    Candidate questionnaire · Vote Local Lexington (CivicLex) · lex.vote

    “I was reminded that housing must be affordable, safe, and stable.”
Photo of Tyler M. Pyles
Tyler M. PylesCandidate photo — Vote Local Lexington (CivicLex)

Tyler M. Pyles

No party listed

Outside sales associate (plumbing and HVAC manufacturers' representative)

The gist

  • Proposes cutting homelessness 15–20% through targeted programs
  • Proposes moving Flock camera money to emergency staffing
  • Supports local contractors on city-funded projects
More about Tyler
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  1. Proposes cutting homelessness 15–20% through targeted programs

    Vote Local Lexington: Council District 6

    Candidate questionnaire · Vote Local Lexington (CivicLex) · lex.vote

    “Reduce homelessness by 15–20% through targeted programming and partnership.”
  2. Proposes moving Flock camera money to emergency staffing

    Vote Local Lexington: Council District 6

    Candidate questionnaire · Vote Local Lexington (CivicLex) · lex.vote

    “redirection of the $1.6 million from FLOCK cameras toward recruitment and retention”
  3. Supports local contractors on city-funded projects

    Vote Local Lexington: Council District 6

    Candidate questionnaire · Vote Local Lexington (CivicLex) · lex.vote

    “ensuring LFUCG-funded projects use local contractors and materials whenever available”

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