Tyler Morton is a lifelong resident of Lexington, Kentucky, and grew up in Green Acres. He earned his bachelors in sociology from the University of Kentucky and his masters in public administration at Eastern Kentucky University.

Tyler Morton currently serves as an anesthesia technician at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital. He previously worked as a legislative aide for the 1st District under Councilman James Brown.

Tyler Morton's campaign for Lexington City Council member is his first run for public office. 

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Supports leveraging funds to provide the district with "traffic-calming" infrastructure aiming to create safer streets and roads.

Wants to implement microtransit, which provides small-scale, on-demand public transit and amplify the services of Lextran

- Supports leveraging funds to provide the district with "traffic-calming" infrastructure aiming to create safer streets and roads.
- Wants to implement microtransit, which provides small-scale, on-demand public transit and amplify the services of Lextran

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of August 20, 2024, Tyler Morton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Taxes

Said, "I will be a strong advocate for the creation of affordable housing aiming to leverage funding to increase the affordable housing fund"

- Said, "I will be a strong advocate for the creation of affordable housing aiming to leverage funding to increase the affordable housing fund"

Housing & Urban Development

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Promises to ensure access to well-maintained parks, responsive public services, and excellent public safety.

Believes in ensuring access to well-maintained parks and responsive public services.

Supports developing social capital by fostering strong relationships across communities and partnerships

- Believes in ensuring access to well-maintained parks and responsive public services.
- Supports developing social capital by fostering strong relationships across communities and partnerships

Public Services

Said "The highest priority issue facing our district is community safety. I will advocate for community violence intervention; investing in outreach activities programs and year-round resources tailored to the youth."

- Said "The highest priority issue facing our district is community safety. I will advocate for community violence intervention; investing in outreach activities programs and year-round resources tailored to the youth."

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Tyler Morton

Tyler Morton's campaign for Lexington City Council is his first run for public office. 

Aims to build coalitions and create consensus among Council Members and the administration to secure funding and legislation to address district challenges.

Supports public services, as evidenced by co-founding the Resilience Charity, a nonprofit that has served over 3,000 children and youth in underserved communities in Lexington.

Believes in fostering community relationships and collaboration to create a united and empowered community that can collectively address issues.

Supports public services and has experience in assisting medical professionals during surgeries and emergency cases.

As a public relations officer, built relationships in the 1st District and government.

Served as an Anesthesia Technician in the Operating Room at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital.

Promises to provide high-quality public services and support all city employees.

Promises to prioritize transparency and accountability.

Tyler Morton is a lifelong resident of Lexington, Kentucky, and grew up in Green Acres. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a minor in Philosophy.

Tyler Morton currently serves as an Anesthesia Technician in the Operating Room at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital. He previously worked as a Legislative Aide for the 1st District Council Office under Councilman James Brown.

Tyler Morton served as a Legislative Aide for the 1st District Council Office in 2023.

- Urban county council members make up the legislative body of the Lexington-Fayette County government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- The urban county council has 12 district council members and three at-large council members. 
- Council members voted to represent a single district serve two-year terms and those voted at-large serve four-year terms. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 

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