Op-Ed: Matt Welborn

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It has been a privilege to serve the citizens of Ward 3 and the City of Lexington over the past three years on the City Council. Being elected to represent you has been an honor. Throughout my time on the council, I’ve worked to be a steady, thoughtful, and calm voice – one that listens first and seeks to understand before acting.

Over the past three years, we have navigated challenging situations while also celebrating tremendous growth and success in our community. Together, as a council, we’ve learned to deliberate respectfully and make decisions that prioritize what’s best for our citizens and our city. As I seek re-election, my goal is to continue building on that foundation.

Looking ahead, I’m excited to use the experience I’ve gained to help make Lexington the best place to live and work in the state. My goals for the next four years include:

Putting the needs of our citizens first in every decision, Continued transparency, Addressing aging infrastructure and housing needs, Supporting economic development and job growth to grow the tax base, and Ensure that we maintain equitable, high-quality services for all residents.

At the same time, I am committed to preserving the small-town charm that makes Lexington so special to

all of us. As a Ward 3 representative, I believe my most important role is serving as a bridge between our citizens and city government. When residents bring forward questions or concerns, those become my issues, too.

I take pride in helping find solutions and seeing positive outcomes for the people I represent. The connection with citizens has truly been the most rewarding part of my service.

I am proud to call Lexington home and serve alongside the more than 350 dedicated city employees who

make our community thrive. Thank you to each of them for all they do.

I humbly ask for your vote for re-election o November 4 th so that we can keep working together to

continue to move Lexington forward.