Lexington Nonprofit Coalition hosts: Meet the Candidates
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Join the Kentucky Nonprofit Network's Lexington Nonprofit Coalition on September 23, 5-8pm at The Round Barn at Red Mile for an opportunity to connect directly with candidates running for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Mayor and Council. This event is free and open to the public.
We anticipate more candidates will RSVP, but here is who has currently committed to attending:
- Mayoral
- Raquel Carter
- Linda Gorton
- At-Large
- James Brown
- Herbert Lynn
- Tate Ohmer
- Stephanie Spires
- Dan Wu
- 2nd District
- Shayla Lynch - unopposed
- 3rd District
- Jon Larson
- Griffin VanMeter
- 4th District
- Emma Curtis
- Brenda Monarrez
- 5th District
- Stephenie Hoelscher - unopposed
- 6th District
- Tina Bryson
- Tyler Pyles
- 7th District
- Joseph Hale - unopposed
- 8th District
- Amy Beasley
- 10th District
- Chris Woodall - unopposed
- 11th District
- Richard Moloney
- Cassandra Vogl
Nonprofits are significant employers and service providers, and stronger partnerships with the city are critical for nonprofits to help the city ensure a Lexington where everyone thrives. Join us to hear from the candidates!
Food and drink will be available for purchase.
The evening will begin with networking, followed by a discussion with participating candidates focused on nonprofit priorities, city partnerships, and ways local government can better engage with and support our sector.
Agenda:
5pm – Doors open
5 - 5:30pm: Networking with the candidates
5:30 - 8:00pm: Candidates speak to their nonprofit priorities and partnerships
Please register to let us know you're coming (pre-registration is required), and please invite your nonprofit colleagues to this important opportunity for our sector!
Click here to learn more about the work of the Lexington Nonprofit Coalition and other ways your nonprofit can engage to strengthen the sector’s local public policy voice!
KNN is committed to providing a respectful, nonpartisan environment for candidate engagement and voter education. By registering, participants agree to engage respectfully with candidates and fellow attendees and help foster a constructive conversation focused on issues affecting charitable nonprofits and the communities and residents nonprofits serve. As a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit, KNN does not endorse or oppose any candidate or political party.
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