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

Stephanie Aschmann Spires

Candidate for Urban County Council At-Large

27 candidates · 15 seats6 sourced positions

Stephanie Aschmann Spires 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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Today

She is the CEO and founder of Spires Strategies, an educational consulting firm. She served on the Fayette County Public Schools Board of Education from 2017 to 2022.

Campaign website: stephaniespires.com

Where Stephanie Aschmann Spires stands: positions on the record

Data centers2 sourced positions

Opposes major data centers, saying Fayette County lacks the land for them.
“We simply do not have the land in Fayette County for major data centers.”
Own statementLexington Herald-Leader
Urged the current council to extend the data center moratorium past Oct. 31 and study where minor data centers could be located.
“I would encourage the current council to extend the moratorium on data centers past October 31st”
Own statementLexington Herald-Leader

Housing1 sourced position

Wants to shorten the time from land purchase to shovel-ready for housing projects.
“Working to reduce the timeline from purchase of land to shovel ready for housing projects and working to engage more community partners in the process.”
Own statementCivicLex Vote Local Lexington

Public safety1 sourced position

Says she will advocate for investment in public safety, first responders, mental health and community-based solutions.
“I will advocate for investments in public safety, first responders, mental health, and community based solutions that help keep our neighborhoods safe.”
Own statementCivicLex Vote Local Lexington

Farmland and growth1 sourced position

Says she will work to protect farms and preserve the city's history while planning for growth.
“I will work to protect our farms and preserve our city’s history while planning responsibly for future growth.”
Own statementCivicLex Vote Local Lexington

Youth programs1 sourced position

Wants to support youth activities and expand existing youth employment programs.
“I would look for ways to support youth activities and expand youth employment programs that already exist to give our children alternative activities to keep them engaged and safe.”
Own statementCivicLex Vote Local Lexington

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