Lexington Urban County Council At-Large · Nov 3, 2026

Christopher Shafer

Candidate for Urban County Council At-Large

27 candidates · 15 seats6 sourced positions

Christopher Shafer is running for Lexington Urban County Council At-Large in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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He has more than 10 years of experience working for the City of Lexington. As a supervisor, he oversees contractors, budgets, operations and service delivery across city facilities.

Campaign website: shaferforcouncil.com

Where Christopher Shafer stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position

Said he currently opposes building hyperscale data centers in Lexington.
“At this time, I am opposed to building hyperscale data centers in Lexington”
Own statementLexington Herald-Leader

Roads and traffic1 sourced position

Says he will focus on fixing roads, improving traffic flow and outdated signals, and strengthening snow response.
“If elected, I will focus on fixing roads, improving traffic flow and outdated traffic signals, and strengthening snow response and preparedness.”
Own statementCivicLex Vote Local Lexington

Growth1 sourced position

Says he will support growth only when infrastructure can handle it, while protecting greenspace, farmland and neighborhoods.
“I will support responsible growth only when our infrastructure can handle it while protecting greenspace, farmland, and neighborhoods.”
Own statementCivicLex Vote Local Lexington

Budget1 sourced position

Says he will use the council's budget and oversight authority to push for measurable results.
“I will use the Council’s budget and oversight authority to push for measurable results.”
Own statementCivicLex Vote Local Lexington

Public safety1 sourced position

His campaign website lists supporting law enforcement and city workers with fair pay as a key issue.
“Public Safety & Staff Retention: Supporting law enforcement and city workers with fair pay.”
Own statementBallotpedia

Housing and homelessness1 sourced position

His campaign website lists advocating for housing access and support systems as a key issue.
“Affordable Housing & Homelessness: Advocating for housing access and support systems.”
Own statementBallotpedia

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