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Over the past few months, I have had the pleasure of talking and meeting with residents of the 3rd District.
Throughout the meetings, a theme evolved with regard to concerns for our area of Lexington. The focal points of my campaign address many of the concerns: smart, sustainable growth; safe, strong neighborhoods; and a continued emphasis on public safety.
My educational, professional, civic and community experience distinguishes me from the other candidates. The editorial board recognized my "impressive record of civic contributions." My civic involvement, since graduating from the University of Kentucky in 2000, has been focused in three areas: enhancing the health and wellness of others, providing for others through service and mission and working to improve the collegiate experience and development of young people. All three of these areas coincide quite well with the issues confronting the 3rd District on a daily basis.
My direct experience working alongside the Lexington business community, UK's leadership and the ever-growing student population and having lived throughout the district's neighborhoods provide me with a unique perspective among the candidates.
We need a council representative who is willing to roll up his sleeves and go to work for the district. We need someone who is ready to make the right decision, rather than the popular decision. We need someone who has broad-based experience, "a strong grasp of the issues" and an "impressive record of civic contributions."
That candidate is Garry Weston.
