Experienced Leadership for our City
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These are serious times for our city. Now, more than ever, Lexington needs sound fiscal management and the know-how to get things done on City Council.
We need experienced, grounded leadership from a 53-year practicing attorney and former Fayette County Judge/Executive who understands the job and is ready to start working for you on day one.
MEET JON LARSON
- BA, JD University of Kentucky
- MBA, George Washington University Former Fayette Co. Judge/Executive, 2 terms
- 53-year practicing attorney, criminal defense and former public defender
- U.S. Army veteran, initiated Fayette Co. Veterans treatment Court
- Helped to draft Lexington’s original Fairness Ordinance
- Married to Sari, raised a daughter and now helping to raise two grandsons
MEET JON LARSON
- BA, JD University of Kentucky
- MBA, George Washington University Former Fayette Co. Judge/Executive, 2 terms
- 53-year practicing attorney, criminal defense and former public defender
- U.S. Army veteran, initiated Fayette Co. Veterans treatment Court
- Helped to draft Lexington’s original Fairness Ordinance
- Married to Sari, raised a daughter and now helping to raise two grandsons
LARSON’S TOP PRIORITIES FOR LEXINGTON
1
Bring the ability and understanding of a longtime attorney and dedicated public servant to City Council, and a commitment to policies that ensure low crime and public safety.
2
Advocate for taxpayers by questioning inefficiencies and serving as a watchdog for your public money including local tax relief for seniors on fixed incomes.
3
Preserve the character of our neighborhoods against excessive development, particularly out-of-proportion private student housing and short-term rentals.
4
Promote a warm, welcoming, and inclusive city whereeveryone is celebrated and made to feel an essential partof our community. We can do better on traffic, too - something that affects everyone.
5
Protect our treasured green space and horse farms that give Lexington its global brand and identity. This means we must pursue responsible growth in a thoughtful way, including utilizing regional planning.
