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Joseph Hale
NONPARTISAN
Joseph Hale is running for Lexington Urban County Council Member, District 7.
Because this race is uncontested, Joseph Hale will take office.
Personal background
Joseph Hale is from Lexington, Kentucky. He graduated from Bryan Station High School. He is the founder of Boys2Men Mentoring group.
Professional background
Joseph is a resource management analyst and information technology coordinator for the Kentucky Department for Public Health. He previously worked as the director of information technology on the command staff for the Kentucky Department for Public Health during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also co-founded and sits on the board of Open Gate Community Outreach, a nonprofit organization that offers education, counseling, and connections to resources for the community. He also founded the "Boys to Men Mentoring Group," which guides and counsels boys aged 12 and up.
Political background
Joseph is currently a member of the Lexington City Council representing District 7. He was elected in 2024 and is serving his first term. He previously ran for this seat in 2022 but did not win.
Transportation & Infrastructure
Believes the top priority of investments should be in water, power, and energy, and transportation.
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Taxes
As of March 25, 2026, Joseph Hale’s website did not contain information on this issue.
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Housing & Urban Development
Believes in balancing urban and rural areas for economic and environmental benefits, and supports using infill and redevelopment to create more affordable housing in Lexington.
Supports using some of the 51% of undeveloped land for affordable housing and minority and small businesses.
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Public Services
Supports incentivizing developments with bike and walking trails.
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Public Safety
Believes community safety is a major challenge.
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Economy
Advocates for small and minority-owned businesses in their community.
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Education
Advocates for after school and summer programs for youth.
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