Brenda Monarrez responds: I bring a fresh perspective to leadership.

The Herald Leader hopes for a fresh perspective and I bring that to Urban County Council. As a successful small business owner, a minority woman and mother of college graduates, I will add to the diversity on Council.

I have concrete ideas that have resulted in endorsements from an array of organizations including construction and trades labor unions, our Sanitation Workers, and our Public Safety Representatives (Fire and Police). I am proud of every endorsement. While I was never asked about no-knock warrants during my endorsement interviews with these groups, I oppose the ban for not having an exception for the most violent repeat criminal offenders. As a Latina woman, I understand the need for police accountability, transparency and building community trust. At the same time, that will not be a reality without providing 911 operators, corrections officers, police and fire fighters with the staff, salary, facilities, training and tools needed to be effective while remaining safe. My balanced approach includes measures contributing towards crime prevention and domestic violence advocacy as well as youth engagement.

I’ve held numerous leadership and executive roles where cooperation and negotiating skills were essential, and I thrived in those roles. The hard working people of our community believe in my approach to public leadership. I ask for your vote on Nov. 8. I’m ready to serve the 4th District and make a positive impact in Lexington, the city I’ve called home for the last 30 years. Find out more about my campaign at Monarrez4Lex.com.

Brenda Monarrez is a candidate for the 4th District of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council.

This story was originally published October 31, 2022 at 9:42 AM.