Weston files for District 3 seat

Garry Weston became the first person to file for the vacant District 3 Urban County Council seat Friday.

Incumbent Dick DeCamp is serving his sixth consecutive term and cannot run again because of term limits.

Weston said his campaign will be focused on: Smart, sustainable growth; safe, strong neighborhoods; and a continued emphasis on public safety.

Weston, whose campaign web site is up and running, manages physician outreach, relations and services for Central Baptist Hospital.

If the other announced District 3 candidates — Daniel Burton, Diane Lawless and Eric Thomason — file to run for the seat, a primary will be held May 20.

Besides Weston, the only other candidates who have filed to run are all incumbents: District 2 Councilman Tom Blues, District 6 Councilman Kevin Stinnett and District 7 Councilwoman K.C. Crosbie.

Lexington’s 12 district council members serve two-year terms and every seat will be up for election this year.

The deadline to file to run for a council seat is Jan. 29 at 4 p.m.

Candidates must collect a minimum of 100 signatures from registered voters within their district. They must also have lived in the district for at least six months, and within Fayette County for one year. The filing fee is $50.

- Michelle Ku

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Dear Editor:

In the course of your reporting duties, have you heard any rumors about Republicans filing to run in the 7th Senatorial District against Julian Carroll or any Rep's planning to run against Ben Chandler for 6th District congressman??