Chris Woodall is from Louisville, Kentucky. He has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Kentucky and a master's degree in urban and regional planning from Florida State University. He is married to his wife, Charis, and they have three children together. He attends church and volunteers with the youth and music ministries.

Chris is an urban planner. Before that, he was the director of planning for Jessamine County and the City of Wilmore.

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Chris's campaign for Lexington urban county council member, District 10, is his first time running for public office.

As mayor, led the city’s team in the inaugural “On the Table” program in 2017, which increased public participation in the planning process from hundreds to over 10,000.

Led the city’s team in the inaugural “On the Table” program in 2017, which increased public participation in the planning process from hundreds to over 10,000.

Advocates for proactive planning, innovative solutions, and a clear vision for Lexington's future

- Led the city’s team in the inaugural “On the Table” program in 2017, which increased public participation in the planning process from hundreds to over 10,000.
- Advocates for proactive planning, innovative solutions, and a clear vision for Lexington's future

Transportation & Infrastructure

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

Taxes

As a city planner, promoted affordable housing.

Supports balancing growth with environmental protection, supporting existing neighborhoods, and creating vibrant communities with ample housing and job opportunities.

- As a city planner, promoted affordable housing.
- Supports balancing growth with environmental protection, supporting existing neighborhoods, and creating vibrant communities with ample housing and job opportunities.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports ensuring access to clean air and water, safe green spaces like parks, and resources that promote physical and mental well-being.

Supports collaboration with various organizations to address urgent problems in Lexington.

- Supports ensuring access to clean air and water, safe green spaces like parks, and resources that promote physical and mental well-being.
- Supports collaboration with various organizations to address urgent problems in Lexington.

Public Services

Public Safety

Supports prioritizing fiscal responsibility, transparent budgeting, and the wise use of taxpayer dollars.

- Supports prioritizing fiscal responsibility, transparent budgeting, and the wise use of taxpayer dollars.

Economy

Education

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- 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. 