Ballotpedia, Chad Walker

Chad is a lifelong resident of Lexington, Kentucky. He lives with his wife, Jill.

Chad is the co-owner of The Engine House Pub and Pizza Parlour in Winchester. He also owns two farms. Chad currently serves as Chair of Lexington’s Vacant Property Review Commission and is a member of the Board of Adjustments. He has previously served on Lexington’s Homeless Prevention and Intervention Board and the Short Term Rental Committee.

Chad Walker’s campaign for urban-county council member is his first run for public office.


Candidate website

Supports establishing transportation services for surrounding communities to increase workforce access.

- Supports establishing transportation services for surrounding communities to increase workforce access.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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

Taxes

Supports streamlining the process for infill and redevelopment to revitalize areas within Lexington’s urban service boundary.

Supports streamlining the process for infill and redevelopment to revitalize areas within Lexington.

Believes preserving Lexington’s farmland and horse country is crucial.

Supports preserving Lexington’s farmland and horse country.

Supports providing incentives to individuals and businesses to enhance the City through public art, affordable housing, and street improvements.

Supports providing incentives to individuals and businesses to enhance the city through public art, affordable housing, and street improvements.

Supports providing renewed support and direction for the Rural Land Management Board.

Believes Lexington can benefit by partnering with neighboring communities and businesses.

Advocates for partnerships with neighboring communities. 

Believes in the importance of architecture and historic preservation in urban development.

Advocates for historic preservation in urban development.

- Supports streamlining the process for infill and redevelopment to revitalize areas within Lexington.
- Supports preserving Lexington’s farmland and horse country.
- Supports providing incentives to individuals and businesses to enhance the city through public art, affordable housing, and street improvements.
- Supports providing renewed support and direction for the Rural Land Management Board.
- Advocates for partnerships with neighboring communities. 
- Advocates for historic preservation in urban development.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Services

Public Safety

Believes in supporting local non-profit community gardening organizations to promote accessible farming in rural and urban areas.

Supports local non-profit community gardening organizations to promote accessible farming in rural and urban areas.

Wants to maintain and improve preservation efforts by establishing roadway buffers, restricting light pollution, and incentivizing partnerships between growers and property owners.

Aims to maintain and improve preservation efforts by establishing roadway buffers, restricting light pollution, and encouraging partnerships between growers and property owners.

- Supports local non-profit community gardening organizations to promote accessible farming in rural and urban areas.
- Aims to maintain and improve preservation efforts by establishing roadway buffers, restricting light pollution, and encouraging partnerships between growers and property owners.

Economy

Education

Instagram

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Chad Walker

Aims to "bridge the gap between neighborhoods and businesses, further deepening long-term planning."

Serves as chair of the Vacant Property Review Commission.

Served on the Short Term Rental Committee, which regulates rental properties in the city.

Supports property redevelopment and adaptive reuse to address neighborhood challenges.

Supports property redevelopment and adaptive reuse to improve neighborhood planning and address local challenges.

Believes in revitalizing neighborhoods through strategic development.

Supports urban development and renovation of buildings for mixed-use purposes, as seen in the renovation of 740 National which will hold a bridal shop and fitness studio.

As co-owner of The Engine House Pub and Pizza Parlour, supports local business and community development.

Supports broad partnership initiatives with surrounding communities and local neighborhoods and businesses.

Supports providing opportunities and advocacy that extend beyond county borders.

Believes in enhancing public safety measures.

Supports economic growth and development, as evidenced by the expansion of Seedleaf into Fayette County.

Supports establishing greater opportunities for utilizing PDR farms as agritourism.

Supports local farming initiatives, as evidenced by the establishment of New Seedleaf Farm in Fayette County in 2023.

Chad is a lifelong resident of Lexington, KentuckyHe lives with his wife, Jill.

As of September 16, 2024, Chad Walker’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Aims to maintain and improve preservation efforts by establishing roadway buffers, restricting light pollution, and incentivizing partnerships between growers and property owners.

- Supports local non-profit community gardening organizations to promote accessible farming in rural and urban areas.
- Aims to maintain and improve preservation efforts by establishing roadway buffers, restricting light pollution, and incentivizing partnerships between growers and property owners.

Chad Walker is a lifelong resident of Lexington, Kentucky, where he currently owns two farms in the 12th District. He lives with his wife, Jill.

Chad Walker is the co-owner of The Engine House Pub and Pizza Parlour in Winchester. He currently serves as Chair of Lexington’s Vacant Property Review Commission and is a member of the Board of Adjustments. He has previously served on Lexington’s Homeless Prevention and Intervention Board and the Short Term Rental Committee.

Chad Walker currently serves as Chair of Lexington’s Vacant Property Review Commission and is a member of the Board of Adjustments. He has also served on Lexington’s Homeless Prevention and Intervention Board and the Short Term Rental 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. 
- 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. 

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