As your council member, Liz works hard for the 5th District, and all Lexington residents. She listens, does her homework and leads in finding the best solutions for our community.

LIZ IS LEADING

  • Liz fights for public safety.

    • Supported police and fire departments with funds for new equipment and voted for premium pay for public safety employees

    • Supported expanding the role of the Citizens’ Advocate, in response to community feedback to increase transparency in policing

    • Citizen’s Police Academy Graduate in Fall 2021, Citizens’ Fire Academy Graduate in Spring 2023 and Senior Officials Workshop for All-Hazards Preparedness Certificate in Fall 2023

    • Reimagined our built environment with safety for pedestrians, motorists, cyclists, our youth and our seniors at the center by leading on Lexington’s Complete Streets Action Plan

  • Liz fights for our environment.

    • Chairs the Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee

    • Collaborated with stakeholders to protect our tree canopy from utility clear-cutting

    • Voted to create Lexington’s first Sustainability Coordinator position to enhance our environmentally-friendly practices

    • Invested $2 million in Solarize Lexington, giving low-to-moderate income residents the opportunity to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprints

  • Liz fights to empower our community.

    • Voted for a $5 million small business loan program to protect local businesses

    • Co-sponsored legislation to ban conversion therapy for minors

    • Fought to achieve a Municipal Equality Index of 114—the highest score ever for Lexington and now the highest score in Kentucky

    • Advocated for a more equitable community by securing funding for and assisting in the selection of a vendor to review ADA improvements for our local government-owned buildings and parks

  • Liz fights for our neighborhoods.

    • Works directly with neighborhood associations and residents to address speeding, repairing residential streets, and other key issues

    • Voted to invest more than $10 million to improve our Parks & Recreation, such as Ecton Park, Mt. Tabor Park, and Lansdowne Merrick Park

    • Invested in meeting the basic needs of the most vulnerable in our community by doubling funding for Lexington’s homelessness prevention and intervention efforts

    • Sponsored legislation to implement regulations on Short Term Rentals to protect our residential areas

“She leads with intention, care, and integrity.”

Rosie

“She is a problem solver.”

Lissa S.

“I love her support for livable neighborhoods & the environment.”

Cathy

24 Accomplishments for 2024:

What Councilmember Liz Sheehan
Has Achieved In Her Terms On Council

1
Advocated for a more equitable community

by reviewing the ADA accessibility of our local government-owned buildings and parks.

2
Improved the public input process

by modernizing the public comment process and helped secure funding for the position of Council’s first Public Information Officer.

4
Led Lexington to a Municipality Index of 114—

the highest score in Kentucky.

7
Liz was elected Chair of the Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee

by her Council colleagues, in her second term.

10
Voted to fund our first Sustainability Coordinator in 2021

and has worked to support the efforts of the office, such as Solarize Lexington, since then.

13
Fought for the safety of pedestrians, motorists, cyclists, the young and our seniors

with Lexington’s Complete Streets Action Plan.

16
Led the effort to restore Lexington’s Citizens Advocate office

an independent ombudsperson, by returning the position to full time and expanding their authorities to better assist Lexingtonians.

19
Voted for a Comprehensive Plan

that addressed our housing crisis, environmental sustainability, community services, and quality of life.

22
Supported local protections for tenants.

5
Completed Dementia Friendly Training

for her Council office and assisted a number of her colleagues in obtaining this vital certification.

8
Invested $2 million in Solarize Lexington—

giving low-to-moderate income residents the opportunity to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprints, as well as supporting local skilled labor jobs for solar installers.

11
Voted for Lexington to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050

in our local Comprehensive Plan, and is actively working to make that goal a reality.

14
Championed community safety

by continuing to equip our first responders and safety professionals with necessary tools and livable wages.

17
Overseen numerous traffic management efforts for neighborhoods across the district

—from speed tables and curb bump-outs to enhanced crosswalks and speed feedback signs.

20
Doubled funding for Lexington’s homeless prevention and intervention efforts.

23
Regulated short term rentals in Fayette County.

3
Co-sponsored the LGBTQ Youth Mental Health Protection Ordinance

to outlaw the discredited practice of “conversion therapy” for minors in Fayette County.

6
Supported Veteran Initiatives in Lexington

by serving on the Veterans Affairs Commission—and was elected Vice Chair for 2024.

9
Actively working to expand and protect our tree canopy

in District 5 and across Fayette County.

12
Started a Council book club for staff and Council Members to read policy and history books

and have discussions that contribute to their work at LFUCG.

15
Supported record funding for the Paramedicine program,

a multifaceted approach to community safety.

18
Served on the Workforce Development Grant selection committee—

and advocated for increased funding for this program, which provides training for higher wage jobs in our community.

21
Successfully included language to identify housing as a priority

for the infill and redevelopment incentive program, resulting in a majority of her colleagues voting to support.

24
Helped to secure millions of dollars in overdue park improvements

throughout the District and Fayette County.

FOLLOW OUR CAMPAIGN

View fullsize Yesterday’s election results are the culmination of tireless work, community building, and collaboration. I’d like to thank everyone who voted in the 5th District Council race. We will continue to work together in order to ensure Lexingto
View fullsize It's Election Day! Polls are open from 6:00 am - 6:00 pm today. You're able to vote at your local polling place or any branch of the Lexington Public Library. I encourage you to head to the polls early today and carpool with neighbors! Long lines a
View fullsize There are only a few days left of this election cycle but I’m committed to pushing all the way to the end! I’m continuing to share my vision for Lexington by walking the 5th District and engaging with residents. Thank you to my mom and au
View fullsize This morning, I voted with my husband, Dan, and hundreds of other community members. It’s exciting to see the culmination of so many hours of hard work spent during this campaign cycle. Thank you to the Fayette County Clerk for providing so man

Sign up for
our newsletter!