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Shayla earned a bachelor's degree in government and English from Centre College and a law degree from the University of Louisville. She serves as a board member for the Lexington Habitat for Humanity. Shayla lives in Lexington.

Shayla previously worked as the executive director of a nonprofit and as the assistant director of the Lexington Fair Housing Council.

Shayla Lynch is currently serving on the Lexington City Council. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

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Secured $960,000 for paving at the Masterson Station Park fairgrounds.

Securing funding for paving at the Masterson Station Park fairgrounds.

- Securing funding for paving at the Masterson Station Park fairgrounds.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Taxes

As a Housing Commissioner, successfully recommended establishing a Tenant Advisory Group and a Landlord Advisory Group to provide feedback to the Housing Advocacy and Community Development Department.

Advocated for the creation of tenant and landlord advisory groups to offer feedback on the city's housing plans.

Aims to make the planning process more user-friendly for citizens by developing a Public Engagement Toolkit in collaboration with the city’s Planning Department.

Helped establish a public engagement toolkit to make it easier for residents to engage in the city's development planning.

Advocated to include affordable housing in the city's long-term development plans.

- Advocated for the creation of tenant and landlord advisory groups to offer feedback on the city's housing plans.
- Helped establish a public engagement toolkit to make it easier for residents to engage in the city's development planning.
- Advocated to include affordable housing in the city's long-term development plans.

Housing & Urban Development

Secured funding for improvements to the park in Highland. 

Promises to "uplift the voices that most often go unheard, and center humanity when making decisions on behalf of our community."

Secured $5 million for the complete renovation of the Douglass Park Pool.

Secured funding to renovate the Douglass Park Pool.

Collaborated with Seedleaf and D2 neighbors to improve neighborhood safety and access to a community garden.

Worked with Seedleaf and residents to improve access to a community garden.

- Secured funding for improvements to the park in Highland. 
- Promises to "uplift the voices that most often go unheard, and center humanity when making decisions on behalf of our community."
- Secured funding to renovate the Douglass Park Pool.
- Worked with Seedleaf and residents to improve access to a community garden.

Public Services

Public Safety

Led an ordinance to ban hair discrimination in the workplace.

- Led an ordinance to ban hair discrimination in the workplace.

Economy

Education

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Shayla Lynch

Shayla holds a bachelor's degree in government and english from Centre College and a law degree from the University of Louisville. She serves as a board member for the Lexington Habitat for Humanity. Shayla lives in Lexington.

As a member of the Planning Commission, supported including affordable housing in expansion areas.

Supported the inclusion of affordable housing in the city's 

Served on the LFUCG Property Tax Appeals Board in 2020.

Believes in advocating for survivors of housing discrimination and sexual violence.

Former member of the Neighborhoods In Transition Task Force, which addresses housing issues in changing neighborhoods.

Believes in addressing the housing crisis through community engagement and discussions.

Believes in addressing gentrification and displacement issues.

Aims to "reform the Division of Code Enforcement."

Served as Housing Group Lead Facilitator for On The Table, a community engagement initiative in Lexington, Kentucky, in 2019.

Supports fair housing practices and policies.

Promises to continue advocating for the community.

Believes in strengthening communities through public service and advocacy.

Promises to partner with residents to improve public services.

Believes in supporting local events and community engagement through public services.

Volunteers and serves on the advisory committee for Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, a non-profit organization that teaches financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship to students in the Bluegrass region.

Volunteered at neighborhood and homeowner association events.

Encourages community involvement through volunteering.

Served as a board member for Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that helps families build affordable housing.

Served as a board member of the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs from 2019 to 2022.

Worked with the Planning Department and the Public Engagement Toolkit Work Group to improve community engagement in local planning efforts.

Taught a youth fitness class at one of the rallies.

Supports the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.

Supports the establishment of a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Advisory Committee.

Served as co-chair of the subcommittee for the Mayor’s Commission on Justice and Racial Equality.

Served as a member of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition.

Aims to secure 5,000 votes from District 2 residents.

Served on the Social Services Advisory Board and the Neighborhoods in Transition Task.

Supports implementing the items outlined in the Racial Justice and Equality Commission’s final report to improve public safety.

Member of the Lexington Human Trafficking Task Force.

Served as a member of the Kentucky Human Trafficking Task Force.

Served as a member of the Human Trafficking Task Force.

Served on the Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee.

Served on the Tree Canopy Ad Hoc Committee.

Supports educational programs that promote diversity and inclusion, such as Black History Month programs at Veterans Park Elementary School.

Supports local education and community development, highlighting the presence of multiple schools and educational institutions in the area.

Supports women's leadership in education.

Supports hosting "Back to School" rallies.

Served on the Equity Council Committee for Fayette County Public Schools from 2019 to 2020.

Supports celebrating Black History Month at Lexington Traditional Magnet School.

Believes in the importance of education, as demonstrated by attending the Kentucky State University Homecoming Convocation.

Believes in addressing educational disparities and promoting fairness in school policies and practices.

Volunteered as a tutor at William Wells Brown Elementary School through the Reading, Writing, and Rewards Program.

Shayla Lynch has a Juris Doctorate from Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville and a Bachelor of Arts in Government & English from Centre College. She is from Lexington, Kentucky.

Shayla D. Lynch is currently serving as a city council member for Lexington’s 2nd District. She has previously worked as the Executive Director (2019-2022) and Assistant Director (2012-2019) at the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, and as a Legal Assistant (2004-2011). She is also a board member of Lexington Habitat for Humanity and the Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs.

Shayla Lynch is currently serving as a city council member for Lexington’s 2nd District and is running for re-election. She serves on several committees, including the Tree Canopy Ad Hoc Committee, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging Advisory Committee, and the Mayor’s Commission on Justice and Racial Equality.

- Urban county council members make up the legislative body of the Lexington-Fayette County government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- The urban county council has 12 district council members and three at-large council members. 
- Council members voted to represent a single district serve two-year terms and those voted at-large serve four-year terms. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 