Lexington has elected Liz Sheehan to a second consecutive term on the Urban County Council for the 5th District, according to unofficial election results. Sheehan, who first secured her position in 2020, received 60% of the vote in the recent election, defeating first-time candidate Meredith Price, a real estate agent, who garnered 40%.
In a statement after the results were announced, Sheehan expressed gratitude for the support of her constituents and emphasized the hard work her team invested in the campaign. “My team and I have been working so hard,” she said. “I feel like the results tonight are the culmination of all the hard work that we have put in, and the collaboration that I have seen across my district.”
Sheehan, also a faculty member in the psychology department at the University of Kentucky, acknowledged the experience gained in her previous terms. “I’ve learned something every term — every term I learn more,” she remarked. “I think that makes me a more efficient and effective council member every time.” Her focus during this new term will be to support the community’s most vulnerable populations, particularly individuals experiencing homelessness and those struggling to meet their basic needs.
Throughout her tenure, Sheehan has prioritized affordable housing initiatives. She reiterated her commitment to this cause, stating, “We need to continue working on making housing more affordable and accessible to people at all income levels.” To achieve this goal, she plans to advocate for policy changes, including increased investments in the affordable housing fund and the establishment of a new development liaison position within the planning department.
The 5th District encompasses a range of neighborhoods within Lexington, including Kenwick, Chevy Chase, and Ashland, along with parts of the 40502, 40505, and 40517 zip codes. Sheehan’s reelection represents a continued focus on addressing housing challenges and fostering community development in the area, with plans to engage local residents in discussions about their needs and the resources available to them.
As Sheehan prepares to take on these challenges once again, she is eager to create meaningful change in her community. “I’m very excited to get back to work for all of our residents that need their basic needs met in our community,” she concluded.
