Alayne White has lived in Fayette County for 15 years. She was the former director of the Institute on Women and Substance Abuse at the University of Kentucky.

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Alayne is a county commissioner. She previously served as the director of the Institute on Women and Substance Abuse at the University of Kentucky, and the commissioner of social services for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.

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Alayne is currently a member of the Fayette County Commission representing District 2. She was appointed to the office in March 2021 and ran unopposed in 2022. Her current term ends in 2026.

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2026 Kentucky Primary Election

As of March 25, 2026, Alayne White did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Believes the most important issue is determining how to use limited secondary rural road funds.

- Believes the most important issue is determining how to use limited secondary rural road funds.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Safety

Said, "Affordable housing affects both our growth and the quality of life here in Fayette county, I hope to be an advocate for our lower income and houseless community."

- Said, "Affordable housing affects both our growth and the quality of life here in Fayette county, I hope to be an advocate for our lower income and houseless community."

Housing & Urban Development

Public Services

Healthcare

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Alayne White

As of March 25, 2026, Alayne White’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- There are three county districts, each with one elected commissioner. The general election is voted "at large," allowing all county voters to choose nominees from each district, except in Jefferson County. 
- County commissioners serve on the fiscal court, which acts as the county’s legislature and governing body. The county judge/executive leads this court as its fourth member.
- The fiscal court makes county laws, allocates the budget, and raises funds through taxes, bonds, or selling county property. 
- The fiscal court can choose to administer public assistance, health, and other social services. It can also choose to regulate or restrict building construction or use.
- Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms. These elections are partisan. 
- The maximum annual salary for a county commissioner is about $93,000 if they are working full time.