Jennifer grew up in Central Kentucky and has one child. 

Jennifer has a background in non-profit fundraising and was formerly the outreach director with Bluegrass Youth Ballet. She also managed a CrossFit gym and worked as a professional ballet dancer and teacher.

Jennifer Reynolds is a member of the Lexington City Council. She is serving her 2nd term. She has served on the city council’s standing committees of Planning and Public Safety and General Government.

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Supports improving local infrastructure and securing funding for transportation projects.

Advocated and secured funding for the first phase of the Versailles Road Corridor Improvement Project. 

- Advocated and secured funding for the first phase of the Versailles Road Corridor Improvement Project. 

Transportation & Infrastructure

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

Taxes

Initiated a review of code enforcement policies.

- Initiated a review of code enforcement policies.

Housing & Urban Development

As a Board of Health member, helped establish Covid testing sites and ensure testing, vaccinations, and information were available in Spanish and food drives were conducted in the 11th district during the pandemic.

As a board of health member, helped to establish Covid testing sites during the pandemic and to ensure information about vaccinations and testing were available in Spanish.

Worked with the Greater Gardenside Association to revitalize the neighborhood.

- As a board of health member, helped to establish Covid testing sites during the pandemic and to ensure information about vaccinations and testing were available in Spanish.
- Worked with the Greater Gardenside Association to revitalize the neighborhood.

Public Services

Plans to continue addressing public safety issues such as police matters, gun violence, and jail interactions with immigration enforcement.

Advocates for numerous public safety issues such as police conduct, gun violence, and jail interactions with immigration enforcement.

- Advocates for numerous public safety issues such as police conduct, gun violence, and jail interactions with immigration enforcement.

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Jennifer Reynolds

Jennifer Reynolds is running for her third term as the 11th District Councilmember for Lexington Fayette Urban County Government. She has served on the City Council’s standing committees of Planning and Public Safety and General Government.

Supports state law prohibiting corporate contributions, contributions from individuals using another person's funds, and contributions from foreign nationals without permanent resident status.

Endorsed by the REALTORS Political Action Committee.

As a local leader, she coordinated mask-making efforts for senior living facilities, collaborating with the Mayor’s and Governor’s Office, and winning several awards for her work in 2020.

Coordinated mask-making efforts for senior living facilities, collaborating with the Mayor’s and Governor’s Office, and winning several awards for her work in 2020.

Worked with the Latinx, Hispanic, and international communities as 11th District Councilmember.

Worked to ensure Covid testing and vaccinations are accessible.

Worked on outreach to the Latinx population about Covid-related issues.

As a council member, held monthly Council Updates on RadioLex and collaborated with the Greater Gardenside Association to revitalize the Gardenside area through community events and activities.

As a council member, held monthly council updates on RadioLex and collaborated with the Greater Gardenside Association to revitalize the Gardenside area through community events and activities.

As Outreach Director with Bluegrass Youth Ballet, started a bilingual outreach program in Valley Park in 2013.

Supports engaging in local events, shopping, dining, and dancing at neighborhood establishments.

Endorsed by the Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, (KFTC) New Power PAC.

Believes in engaging with diverse communities and businesses to address local issues and improve public services.

Supports local businesses and community engagement through attending events, shopping, and dining in the neighborhood.

Wants to improve public services in Lexington.

Believes her background in anthropology and community service helps her care for all of the 11th District and gives her a unique perspective on Council.

As a Board of Health member, helped to establish Covid testing sites during the pandemic and to ensure information about vaccinations and testing were available in Spanish.

- As a Board of Health member, helped to establish Covid testing sites during the pandemic and to ensure information about vaccinations and testing were available in Spanish.
- Worked with the Greater Gardenside Association to revitalize the neighborhood.

Endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police.

Supports the Lexington Professional Firefighters.

Secured funding in the FY2023 budget for a design project to help complete the rest of the project.

Jennifer Reynolds grew up in Central Kentucky and has a young son. She enjoys hiking and exploring new activities with him together.

Jennifer Reynolds is currently serving as the 11th District Councilmember for Lexington Fayette Urban County Government. She has a background in non-profit fundraising and was formerly the Outreach Director with Bluegrass Youth Ballet. She also ran a successful CrossFit gym and worked as a professional ballet dancer and teacher for 17 years.

- 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. 

Passes laws and regulations for your urban county.