Richard is a former at-large member of the Lexington Urban County Council. He served in that role from January 4, 2015, to January 2, 2023. He previously represented District 11 for seven terms on the council, totaling more than 20 years of service, and he ran as an independent candidate for District 13 of the Kentucky State Senate in 2013.

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Election 2022 Candidate Questionnaire – Richard Moloney

Richard Moloney is a former at-large member of the Lexington Urban County Council. He served in that role from January 4, 2015, to January 2, 2023. He previously represented District 11 for seven terms on the council, totaling more than 20 years of service, and he ran as an independent candidate for District 13 of the Kentucky State Senate in 2013.

Supports public transportation and multi-modal projects for the region, not just Lexington.

Said, "cattle and crop production are equally important to Lexington's economy."

- Supports public transportation and multi-modal projects for the region, not just Lexington.
- Said, "cattle and crop production are equally important to Lexington's economy."

Transportation & Infrastructure

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

Taxes

Supports affordable housing and wants to continue funding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

Supports prioritizing budget allocations for housing stabilization, rental assistance, eviction relief, and other programs to help vulnerable residents.

- Supports affordable housing and wants to continue funding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
- Supports prioritizing budget allocations for housing stabilization, rental assistance, eviction relief, and other programs to help vulnerable residents.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Services

Public Safety

Economy

Education

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Richard Moloney

- 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. 