Lexington Mayoral Candidates

In our series this week, all three candidates for mayor of Lexington responded to questions about the horse industry.

Danny Mayer

First, Bluegrass Community and Technical College instructor Danny Mayer who's making his first run for public office. 

Mayer tells WEKU's Stu Johnson the equine business has historical backing in the city.

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Danny Mayer's campaign website

Anthany Beatty

Anthany Beatty is a former Lexington Chief of Police and current Vice President of Campus Services and Public Safety at the University of Kentucky

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Mayoral candidate Anthany Beatty discusses the equine industry with WEKU reporter Stu Johnson

Listen • 4:02

Anthany Beatty's campaign website

Jim Gray

Jim Gray is incumbent mayor of Lexington, an office he has held since his election in 2010.

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Incumbent and mayoral candidate Jim Gray discusses the equine industry with WEKU reporter Stu Johnson.

Listen • 4:07

Note: We have been unable to locate a candidate website for Mr. Gray.  This link will take you to a Wikipedia post concerning Mr. Gray.