Urban County Council District Member, Lexington-Fayette

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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.

Tray Hughes

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Business owner (e-commerce, logistics and distribution)

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No documented position found.

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Amy Beth Beasley

No party listedIncumbent

Urban County Council member (District 8); Kroger pharmacy technician and union steward

The gist

• Pledges to work toward eliminating food insecurity
• Pledges continued Friday office hours in the district

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1. Pledges to work toward eliminating food insecurity

   Vote Local Lexington: Council District 8

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

   “Making sure that we have quality food available for our neighbors and working towards eliminating the insecurity.”

2. Pledges continued Friday office hours in the district

   Vote Local Lexington: Council District 8

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

   “I will continue my office hours on Friday on Centre PKWY so my neighbors do not have to travel to city hall”

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