Lexington Council District 5: Liz Sheehan

Liz is originally from Midlothian, Virginia. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Virginia Tech University and a master's degree and Ph.D. in psychology from Emory University. She lives with her husband Dan and their daughter in Lexington. 

Liz is a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at the University of Kentucky. She previously held a faculty position at Georgia State University.

Liz Sheehan is a council member in Lexington City Council District 5. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her 2nd term. 

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As mayor, led on Lexington’s Complete Streets Action Plan to improve safety for pedestrians, motorists, cyclists, youth, and seniors.

As a city council member, worked on Lexington’s Complete Streets Action Plan to improve safety for pedestrians, motorists, cyclists, youth, and seniors.

Plans to continue collaborating with neighborhood associations and residents to tackle speeding, fix residential streets, and address other important concerns.

As a council member, worked on policy to regulate short-term rentals, attend neighborhood meetings, and prioritize constituent services like street paving, sewer upgrades, and addressing safety concerns.

Worked on policy to regulate short-term rentals, attend neighborhood meetings, and prioritize constituent services like street paving, sewer upgrades, and addressing safety concerns.

- As a city council member, worked on Lexington’s Complete Streets Action Plan to improve safety for pedestrians, motorists, cyclists, youth, and seniors.
- Plans to continue collaborating with neighborhood associations and residents to tackle speeding, fix residential streets, and address other important concerns.
- Worked on policy to regulate short-term rentals, attend neighborhood meetings, and prioritize constituent services like street paving, sewer upgrades, and addressing safety concerns.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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

Taxes

As mayor, doubled funding for homelessness prevention and intervention efforts.

As a city council member, helped double funding for homelessness prevention and intervention efforts.

As a City Council member, sponsored legislation to regulate short-term rentals.

Sponsored legislation to regulate short-term rentals.

- As a city council member, helped double funding for homelessness prevention and intervention efforts.
- Sponsored legislation to regulate short-term rentals.

Housing & Urban Development

As a state representative, co-sponsored legislation to ban conversion therapy for minors.

As a city council member, co-sponsored legislation to ban conversion therapy for minors.

Voted to invest over $10 million to enhance local parks and recreation facilities.

Secured funding for a vendor to review local government-owned buildings and parks for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Helped secure funding for a vendor to review local government-owned buildings and parks for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Plans to continue ensuring all residents can succeed "regardless of their zip code or identity."

- As a city council member, co-sponsored legislation to ban conversion therapy for minors.
- Voted to invest over $10 million to enhance local parks and recreation facilities.
- Helped secure funding for a vendor to review local government-owned buildings and parks for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Plans to continue ensuring all residents can succeed "regardless of their zip code or identity."

Public Services

As a council member, supported police and fire departments with funds for new equipment and voted for premium pay for public safety employees.

As a city council member, supported police and fire departments with funds for new equipment and voted for premium pay for public safety employees.

Supports expanding the role of the Citizens’ Advocate to increase transparency in policing.

- As a city council member, supported police and fire departments with funds for new equipment and voted for premium pay for public safety employees.
- Supports expanding the role of the Citizens’ Advocate to increase transparency in policing.

Public Safety

Worked with stakeholders to protect the local tree canopy from utility clear-cutting.

As a city council member, worked with stakeholders to protect the local tree canopy from utility clear-cutting.

Voted to create Lexington’s first Sustainability Coordinator position to enhance environmentally-friendly practices.

Voted for a $5 million small business loan program to support local businesses.

Invested $2 million in Solarize Lexington, allowing low-to-moderate income residents to reduce energy bills and carbon footprints.

Helped secure a $2 million investment in Solarize Lexington, which allowed low-to-moderate income residents to reduce energy bills and carbon footprints.

- As a city council member, worked with stakeholders to protect the local tree canopy from utility clear-cutting.
- Voted to create Lexington’s first Sustainability Coordinator position to enhance environmentally-friendly practices.
- Voted for a $5 million small business loan program to support local businesses.
- Helped secure a $2 million investment in Solarize Lexington, which allowed low-to-moderate income residents to reduce energy bills and carbon footprints.

Economy

Believes in enhancing public education and community engagement through initiatives like the Civic Connections column in the Chevy Chaser-Southsider and neighborhood meetings.

- Believes in enhancing public education and community engagement through initiatives like the Civic Connections column in the Chevy Chaser-Southsider and neighborhood meetings.

Education

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Liz Sheehan

Liz is originally from Midlothian, Virginia. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Virginia Tech University and a master's degree and Ph.D in psychology from Emory University. She lives with her husband Dan  and their daughter in Lexington. 

Liz Sheehan currently serves as the council member for the 5th district in Lexington. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her 2nd term. 

- As a city council member, worked on Lexington’s Complete Streets Action Plan to improve safety for pedestrians, motorists, cyclists, youth, and seniors.
- Plans to continue collaborating with neighborhood associations and residents to tackle speeding, fix residential streets, and address other important concerns.
- As a council member, worked on policy to regulate short-term rentals, attend neighborhood meetings, and prioritize constituent services like street paving, sewer upgrades, and addressing safety concerns.

As a city council member, helped secure funding for affordable housing and homelessness.

Supports counting the homeless population in Lexington, Kentucky.

Serves as chair of the Program Performance and Evaluation Committee of the Homelessness Prevention and Intervention Board.

As a city council member, supported a change in the Affordable Housing Fund ordinance to secure dedicated revenue and increase funding and staff for the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention Office.

As a city council member, sponsored legislation to regulate short-term rentals.

- As a city council member, helped double funding for homelessness prevention and intervention efforts.
- As a city council member, sponsored legislation to regulate short-term rentals.

Supports public services to address the opioid epidemic.

Believes in supporting public services that benefit children and families, such as the Kids Cancer Alliance.

Believes in improving public services through community engagement, as evidenced by the second Neighborhood Summit in 2019, which focused on enhancing education, beautification, and safety.

As Vice Chair of the Environmental Commission, helped improve public services through community volunteer work and non-profit initiatives.

Served on the General Government and Planning Council Committee.

Supports community engagement and public service through participation in local programs such as the Citizens’ Police Academy and Citizens’ Fire Academy.

Volunteered with the Girl Scouts, the League of Women Voters, the Hope Center, and Kids Cancer Alliance.

Supports the establishment of an Emergency Medical Advisory Board.

Served on the Neighborhood Action Match Program Review Board.

Plans to prioritize local issues and public services.

As a city council member, voted to invest over $10 million to enhance local parks and recreation facilities.

As a city council member, helped secure funding for a vendor to review local government-owned buildings and parks for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

- As a city council member, co-sponsored legislation to ban conversion therapy for minors.
- Plans to prioritize local issues and public services.
- As a city council member, voted to invest over $10 million to enhance local parks and recreation facilities.
- As a city council member, helped secure funding for a vendor to review local government-owned buildings and parks for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Plans to continue ensuring all residents can succeed "regardless of their zip code or identity."

Believes in community engagement and safety through participation in the Citizen’s Police Academy and Fire Academy.

As chair of Lexington Fairness, led efforts to promote justice and equity in Central Kentucky.

Supports local community organizations, like the League of Women Voters of Lexington, running voter registration drives and setting up registration tables at local festivals.

Believes local elections are crucial for public safety and community well-being, urging residents to make informed choices and support local candidates through social media and yard signs.

- As a city council member, supported police and fire departments with funds for new equipment and voted for premium pay for public safety employees.
- Supports expanding the role of the Citizens’ Advocate to increase transparency in policing.
- Promises to advocate for public safety.

Believes in maintaining high environmental standards and quality public works to support a strong economy.

As a city council member, voted to secure funding for Lexington’s first Sustainability Coordinator position.

Serves on the Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee.

Supports policies that aim to protect the environment.

Supports the establishment of a Commission on Veterans’ Affairs.

As chair of the Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee, supports policies that balance economic growth with environmental protection.

As a city council member, voted to create Lexington’s first Sustainability Coordinator position to enhance environmentally-friendly practices.

As a city council member, voted for a $5 million small business loan program to support local businesses.

As a city council member, helped secure a $2 million investment in Solarize Lexington, which allowed low-to-moderate income residents to reduce energy bills and carbon footprints.

- As a city council member, worked with stakeholders to protect the local tree canopy from utility clear-cutting.
- As a city council member, voted to create Lexington’s first Sustainability Coordinator position to enhance environmentally-friendly practices.
- As a city council member, voted for a $5 million small business loan program to support local businesses.
- As a city council member, helped secure a $2 million investment in Solarize Lexington, which allowed low-to-moderate income residents to reduce energy bills and carbon footprints.

Supports community advocacy and leadership in education.

Believes in maintaining a strict dress code policy for middle school students.

Liz Sheehan currently resides in Lexington, Kentucky, with her husband, Dr. Dan Sheehan, and their daughter, Ash. She was born in Midlothian, Virginia, and attended Emory University, where she earned a master's degree and Ph.D. in psychology.

Dr. Liz Sheehan is a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at the University of Kentucky. She previously held a faculty position at Georgia State University.

Liz Sheehan has served as the 5th District Councilmember in Lexington since January 2021. She chairs the Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee and the Homelessness Prevention and Intervention Board's Program Performance and Evaluation Committee.

- 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. 
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- 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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