Lexington Mayor Jim Gray will now go about the business of setting an agenda for a second term in office. It appears the mayor would like to continue what he's started.
In his opening remarks to a celebratory crowd Tuesday night in downtown Lexington, the victorious incumbent sounded a familiar tune.
"Thanks to all of you and thanks for helping us all to get things done in Lexington," said Gray
Gray garnered just about two-thirds of the vote in his victory over first time candidate, former police chief Anthany Beatty. Gray believes job creation is the basis for moving the bluegrass city forward. "People love Lexington, they want to move to Lexington. They want jobs in Lexington. So, we have to be prepared and that's why it's so important to keep our focus. Don't get your eye off the ball. Keep your focus on the ball, it's creating jobs," added Gray.
Gray says the non-partisan basis of urban county government helps set the table for cooperation. "Lexington has a non-partisan election and in many respects that benefits the city, cause there's no democrat or republican way to pick up the garbage. And what we're doing is meeting those needs by focusing on those needs every day," explained Gray.
One of the key messages of the Beatty campaign was working to serve the entire city. Following his victory speech Tuesday night, Gray said his administration wants to keep reaching out to the entire town.?
