Lexington, KYVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

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

James Brown

Candidate for Urban County Council At-Large (incumbent)

27 candidates · 15 seats13 sourced positions

James Brown, the incumbent, 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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Appointed 1st District Councilmember in 2015 and elected at-large in 2022. He worked at Lexmark, GTE and Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Georgetown before becoming a full-time real estate professional.

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Where James Brown stands: positions on the record

Solar on farmland1 sourced position
Streets1 sourced position
Budget2 sourced positions

  • Voted yes on the fiscal year 2027 budget ordinance (passed 15-0, June 2026).

    Council voteLexington-Fayette Urban County Council · Jun 9, 2026

  • As budget committee chair, said the Council must pass a balanced budget that supports basic city services.

    “The Council has an obligation to pass a balanced budget that supports basic city services, invests in our people, and prepares for our future.”

    Own statementWEKU · Mar 26, 2026

Council pay1 sourced position
Charter amendments1 sourced position
Solar1 sourced position
Government Center1 sourced position
Data centers1 sourced position

  • Said he does not support hyperscale data centers in Lexington; noted the city already has smaller ones and said he supports responsible technology development.

    “But hyperscale facilities are a different conversation, and they warrant careful consideration … We should not rush into development of this scale without fully understanding the consequences.”

    Own statementLexington Herald-Leader

Infrastructure1 sourced position

  • Would develop a comprehensive public infrastructure master plan and pursue grants and state partnerships for roads, sewers and public facilities.

    “In my next term I would focus on the further development of a comprehensive public infrastructure master plan that identifies our long-term needs and priorities.”

    Own statementCivicLex Vote Local Lexington

Housing and growth1 sourced position

  • Supports expanding housing through infill and redevelopment and building out infrastructure in the expansion areas.

    “expanding housing opportunities through infill, redevelopment, and build out the infrastructure in the expansion areas”

    Own statementCivicLex Vote Local Lexington

Public safety1 sourced position

  • Supports continued investment in police, fire, first responders and violence prevention initiatives.

    “Public safety remains a priority, with continued investment in our police, fire, first responders and violence prevention initiatives”

    Own statementCivicLex Vote Local Lexington

Affordable housing1 sourced position

  • Says that as budget committee chair he led policy changes to increase the Affordable Housing Fund and strengthen the Economic Contingency Fund.

    “During his tenure as Chair, he has led policy changes to increase the city’s Affordable Housing Fund and strengthen the Economic Contingency Fund.”

    Own statementJames Brown campaign site

What James Brown said vs. how James Brown voted

Budget

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  • As budget committee chair, said the Council must pass a balanced budget that supports basic city services.

    Mar 26, 2026 ·WEKU · Mar 26, 2026

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