Brenda earned a bachelor's degree in management/economics from the University of Kentucky. She lives in Lexington.

Brenda previously worked as a small business owner.

Brenda Monarrez serves as a member of the Lexington City Council. She was elected in 2022 and is serving her first term.

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Aims to improve local traffic safety and reduce speeding through neighborhoods.

Wants to improve street safety and reduce speeding.

Supports the Wilson Downing Sidewalk Project, saying it was "the top request from my constituents who live in the surrounding neighborhoods."

As a city councilor, supported the Wilson Downing Sidewalk Project.

Advocated for a no parking zone on Victoria Way from Bradford Colony to Man O’War to prevent obstructed right turn lanes and reduce traffic backups during rush hour.

Advocated for a no-parking zone on Victoria Way from Bradford Colony to Man O’War.

Plans to continue paving District 4 streets, which began in November and will resume in Spring.

Supported efforts to pave streets in the district.

Advocated for increased signage on several streets, including flashing stop signs and wayfinder signs.

- Wants to improve street safety and reduce speeding.
- As a city councilor, supported the Wilson Downing Sidewalk Project.
- Advocated for a no-parking zone on Victoria Way from Bradford Colony to Man O’War.
- Supported efforts to pave streets in the district.
- Advocated for increased signage on several streets, including flashing stop signs and wayfinder signs.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of August 20, 2024, Brenda Monarrez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Taxes

Plans to remove the cost of tree removal and replacement from homeowners.

Supports removing fees for tree removal for homeowners.

Supports creating affordable housing in Lexington, believing it improves quality of life, financial stability, and community safety.

Wants to incentivize the creation of affordable housing.

Aims to make Lexington a "safe, welcoming, and affordable city for all."

Wants to make Lexington a "safe, welcoming, and affordable city for all."

- Supports removing fees for tree removal for homeowners.
- Wants to incentivize the creation of affordable housing.
- Wants to make Lexington a "safe, welcoming, and affordable city for all."

Housing & Urban Development

Supports providing access to mental health services, affordable housing, and youth services.

Supports expanding access to mental health and youth services for residents.

As a city councilor, supported renovations and new installations at city parks, including Kirklevington Park, Meadowbrook Park, and Wildwood Park.

- Supports expanding access to mental health and youth services for residents.
- As a city councilor, supported renovations and new installations at city parks, including Kirklevington Park, Meadowbrook Park, and Wildwood Park.

Public Services

Believes public safety personnel need better support, tools, training, and compensation. Plans to address police vacancies and overall crime issues in Lexington.

Wants to improve resources for public safety services and fill police department vacancies.

- Wants to improve resources for public safety services and fill police department vacancies.

Public Safety

Believes the four main factors of economic growth are land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship.

Believes land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship are the factors that determine economic growth.

- Believes land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship are the factors that determine economic growth.

Economy

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Lexington Herald-Leader: ‘Baseless’ and ‘vile’: Lexington councilwoman accused of sexual misconduct denies claims

Brenda has been accused of sexual misconduct by another city councilor, and they have a hearing in October. She has denied the allegations.

- Brenda has been accused of sexual misconduct by another city councilor, and they have a hearing in October. She has denied the allegations.

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Brenda Monarrez

Brenda holds a bachelor's degree in management/economics from the University of Kentucky. She lives in Lexington.

Brenda Monarrez previously worked as a small business owner.

Believes in taking immediate action to ensure timely project completion, as evidenced by breaking ground on a project in February 2024.

Supports measures that visually narrow roads and reduce speeds.

As a council member, funded a design for a new parking lot and trail at St. Elias and Southpoint Drive.

Believes traffic is a significant issue in the 4th District, with many commuters cutting through neighborhoods to avoid main roads.

Supports installing stop signs at Ridgewater.

As a city councilor, supported placing stop signs at Ridgewater Street.

Opposes the installation of a 4-way stop at the intersection of Wilson Downing and Belleau Wood Drive.

Wants to install a traffic light at Southpoint Drive and St. Elias.

Supports improving transportation infrastructure.

Believes in maintaining and improving local infrastructure, including roads and transportation systems.

Installed wayfinder signs at Tiverton Way and Habersham to prevent semi-trucks from getting stuck at the end of Tiverton Way.

Advocated for improvements at the West Hickman wastewater treatment plant, resulting in an emergency odor control contract, a new full-time position, and $6 million dedicated to facility enhancements starting in fiscal year 2025.

Advocated for odor control at the West Hickman wastewater treatment plant.

As a city councilor, advocated for a no-parking zone on Victoria Way from Bradford Colony to Man O’War.

As a city councilor, supported efforts to pave streets in the district.

As a city councilor, advocated for increased signage on several streets, including flashing stop signs and wayfinder signs.

- As a city councilor, supported the Wilson Downing Sidewalk Project.
- Wants to improve street safety and reduce speeding.
- As a city councilor, advocated for a no-parking zone on Victoria Way from Bradford Colony to Man O’War.
- As a city councilor, supported efforts to pave streets in the district.
- As a city councilor, advocated for increased signage on several streets, including flashing stop signs and wayfinder signs.

Believes it is important to consider current and future community needs in order to ensure sustainable city growth.

Believes that as the city grows, development needs to be well planned and solutions should be "specific to the needs of our unique city."

Believes community engagement is essential to address public service issues and supports residents by attending Homeowners Association and Neighborhood Association meetings.

Supports measures to enhance pedestrian safety in public parks, such as installing bollards to prevent cars from entering pedestrian trails.

Supports enhancing public services by revitalizing community parks.

As a city councilor, supported renovations and new installations at city parks, including Meadowbrook Park.

As a city council member, had the city’s Parks department move the boulders on the baseball field side of St. Elias and allow temporary parking.

Supports the construction of a new public service facility, as it is the "top request" from constituents.

Believes perfect attendance as a councilmember does not equate to effective advocacy for residents.

Supports the installation of dual-purpose pickleball and tennis courts at Belleau Wood Park.

Supports enhancing public services by improving Wildwood Park with a new raised pedestrian trail funded by grants.

Plans to repave the pedestrian trail at Meadowbrook Park and add a new loop.

Plans to repave the parking lot at Meadowbrook Park.

Plans to install a pedestrian trail in Veterans Park so that pedestrians can safely travel from the sidewalk at Southpoint Drive to the pedestrian trails at the back of the park.

Plans to expand parking at Veterans Park by the baseball fields.

Plans to install a shade shelter at Veterans Park dog park in fiscal year 2025.

Supports installing soccer goals at Kirklevington Park.

Plans to change the loitering ordinance to reduce gunshots and altercations in District 4.

Promises to make changes to improve safety on Nicholasville Road.

As a city commissioner, extended the left turn lane from northbound Nicholasville Road onto West Reynolds.

Advocates for public safety by installing edge lines on Camelot Drive.

Advocates lowering the speed limit on East Tiverton Way and Camelot Drive from 35 mph to 25 mph.

Believes the Lexington community is "struggling" and that supporting police officers does not mean other community needs and concerns will be neglected.

Lists public safety as their top priority.

Promises to continue addressing public safety concerns and making improvements for both drivers and pedestrians.

Supports policies that enhance public safety and community well-being.

Believes in non-partisan elections to ensure all voters in the district have a say in local governance.

Believes in prioritizing the endorsements of local hardworking men and women for public safety.

Plans to use capital funds to help neighborhoods access resources aimed at improving public safety.

Believes in "well-researched, intentional solutions" to help families and businesses thrive.

Believes owning a business gives insight into the struggles of businesses facing labor shortages and increased costs.

Funded t-shirts and events for Southern Middle School’s Spartan Day, a day of celebration by proclamation from the Mayor in 2022, it took place on Friday, March 22nd.

Supports funding school events and prizes, saying "Fully funded Senior Cookout, Spelling bee prize (4 Kings Island Tickets) and over $1,000 for bus passes for students at Tates Creek High School. Students from the 4th District attend this school."

Supports fully funding furniture for outdoor learning spaces.

Brenda holds a bachelor's degree in management/economics from the University of Kentucky. She lives in Lexington. Brenda has been accused of sexual misconduct by another city councilor, and they have a hearing in October. She has denied the allegations.

- Supports removing fees for tree removal for homeowners.
- Wants to incentivize the creation of affordable housing.

Brenda Monarrez has lived in Lexington for over 30 years, with 27 of those years in the 4th District. She graduated from the University of Kentucky, where she studied Management/Economics.

Brenda Monarrez was a small business owner.

Brenda Monarrez was elected to her first term as Councilwoman for Lexington's 4th District in 2022. She serves on the Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee, Social Services and Public Safety Committee, Council Work Session, Committee of the Whole, and Council Meetings.

- 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. 