Lexington Urban County Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Jon Larson

Candidate for Urban County Council District 3

27 candidates · 15 seats6 sourced positions

Jon Larson is running for Lexington Urban County Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Griffin VanMeter.

Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Practicing attorney for 53 years, including criminal defense work and service as a public defender. Former two-term Fayette County Judge/Executive.

Where Jon Larson stands: positions on the record

Budget & taxes1 sourced position

Says he would act as a watchdog for taxpayer money, questioning inefficiencies, and supports local tax relief for seniors on fixed incomes.
“questioning inefficiencies and serving as a watchdog for your public money”
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Neighborhoods & development1 sourced position

Wants to preserve neighborhood character against excessive development, especially out-of-proportion private student housing and short-term rentals.
“against excessive development, particularly out-of-proportion private student housing and short-term rentals.”
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Growth & farmland1 sourced position

Wants to protect green space and horse farms through responsible growth and regional planning.
“This means we must pursue responsible growth in a thoughtful way, including utilizing regional planning.”
Own statementJon Larson for Council

Housing1 sourced position

Lists preserving neighborhoods through affordable housing and traffic planning projects as a top issue.
“Preserving neighborhoods through affordable housing and traffic planning projects.”
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Public safety2 sourced positions

Lists gun violence prevention among his goals for the term.
“Gun violence prevention.”
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Lists policies that ensure low crime and public safety as a top priority.
Own statementJon Larson for Council

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