Council Member, District 3· 2026-02-03 - 2026-12 (appointed by Mayor Gorton and sworn in Tuesday Feb 3, 2026 per WUKY Feb 3, 2026 and LEX18; month-level end: December 2026 (appointment runs through end of LeGris term; Nov 3, 2026 election pending))
Tom Eblen
Lexington
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 11:21
- Avg per meeting
- 0:45
- Segments
- 131
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Top issues during term (5)(Business Jobs)
Kentucky Three-Day Event 50th anniversary
Generates about $37 million in regional economic impact.
Red Mile TIF expansion
Redirected TIF revenue funds an estimated $1.5–2 million of site infrastructure; no direct budget impact stated.
Food access — Food Chain neighborhood grocery
Regional economic development partnership accountability
About $672,000 in FY27 funds already included in the budget.
Tech Internship Pilot Program
Not to exceed $90,000, budgeted.
Decisions during term (0)
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