Politics & Government

Voters’ Guide: Where the at-large candidates for Lexington council stand on key issues

Six people are vying for three at-large spots on the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council. The top vote-getter will become vice mayor. They are, from left to right: Adrian Wallace (top), Chuck Ellinger, Connie Kell, Lillie E. Miller-Johnson (bottom), Richard Moloney and Steve Kay.
Six people are vying for three at-large spots on the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council. The top vote-getter will become vice mayor. They are, from left to right: Adrian Wallace (top), Chuck Ellinger, Connie Kell, Lillie E. Miller-Johnson (bottom), Richard Moloney and Steve Kay. Photos provided/Compiled by Marcus Dorsey

Six people are vying for three at-large spots on the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council. The top vote-getter will become vice mayor and lead the council for the next four years.

Voters may select up to three candidates on their ballots.

Vice Mayor Steve Kay and at-large councilman Richard Moloney are seeking re-election. Former at-large councilman Chuck Ellinger also hopes to return to the council. Adrian Wallace, a political newcomer, and perennial candidates Connie Kell and Lillie E. Miller-Johnson round out the field.

Here’s where the candidates stand on eight key issues facing Lexington.

Download a pdf of the issues grid here. | More on candidates, issues in other Kentucky races.



This story was originally published November 1, 2018 at 5:43 PM with the headline "Voters’ Guide: Where the at-large candidates for Lexington council stand on key issues."

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