Another Lexington council member announces decision to not seek reelection

Fifth District Councilwoman Liz Sheehan said Friday she won’t run for a fourth term on the Lexington-Fayette County Urban County Council, marking the fourth time in recent months a council member has announced they will not seek reelection.

Sheehan was the third to cite pay as a reason for not seeking another term.

“It was not an easy choice to step away from rewarding and meaningful work that impacts everyone’s daily lives. I have enjoyed working alongside neighbors to make sure our basic needs are met and that Lexington continues to be a welcoming place to call home,” Sheehan said in the announcement…

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