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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Lexingtonians want better roads, a fair shot at a good life, and elected officials who put the work in. They don’t want gerrymandered council districts, sexual predators in public office, or elected officials who don’t show up for work. #EmmaForLex #Election2026 #LGBTQ #Lexington #BelieveSurvivors

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

If you’re a Lexingtonian who has thoughts on data centers, please attend our special meeting tomorrow at 5:30pm in Council Chambers. Make your voices heard. And remember that we work for you.

Council is holding a special public input meeting about data centers in Lexington tomorrow, October 6th, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers.

I have had more constituents reach out to me about this issue than any other in my time on Council. I have been listening the entire time and I have consistently heard the same thing: the 4th District wants Council to say "no" to major and hyperscale data centers, to slow down, and to make sure we get this policy right.

In that time, I've also been working to build consensus amongst my fellow Councilmembers to ensure that we do just that. I believe it's necessary for us to consider a path forward that allows us to take a more comprehensive and intentional approach.

This includes evaluating the need to extend the existing moratorium, reconsidering the data center provisions in the current recommended ZOTA, and exploring the creation of a separate zoning classification for data centers with clear standards for accessory uses.

During the Planning Commission's July 30th Meeting on data center regulations, I promised that if we do not have adequate regulations in place to protect our people, our resources, and our future by the current October 31st deadline, I would fight like hell to extend the moratorium.

I will keep that promise.

If you're a Lexingtonian who has thoughts on data centers, please attend the special meeting tomorrow at 5:30pm in Council Chambers.

Make your voices heard.

And remember that we work for you.

COUNCILWOMAN EMMA CURTIS
LEXINGTON'S 4TH DISTRICT

Public Input Meeting
Data Centers in Lexington
10/06/2026
Government Center
200 E. Main Street
5:30 PM
LEXINGTON
Urban County Council

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Griffin and I are endorsing each other! We’ve already worked together to make our streets safer, our neighborhoods stronger, our parks more usable, and our city more joyful. Council is a team sport. No one person can do it alone and we’re lucky to have each other in it. #EmmaForLex #GriffinForLex

A graphic showing photos of Griffin VanMeter and Emma Curtis with their campaign logos, advertising their cross-endorsement

A graphic that reads:

Big news, y'all — we're endorsing each other!

We've been lucky enough to know each other for years. We've spent countless hours talking about our love for this city and imagining how we can make it better.

We've also already worked together to make our streets safer, our neighborhoods stronger, our parks more usable, and our city more joyful.

Council is a team sport. No one person can do this work alone, and we're lucky to have each other in it.

Together, we'll bring a renewed energy of friendship, trust, and collaboration to Council -and we wholeheartedly believe that Lexington will be better for it.

- Emma Curtis & Griffin VanMeter

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I don’t care about political purity testing—I just care about getting stuff done for my constituents. It was a joy and a surprise to speak with one of my favorite working writers, Grace Byron for her piece in i-D about the current state of the political left in America. i-d.co/article/is-t...

A photo of Emma taking a selfie in a mirror, wearing a blue formal dress with a black denim jacket over it and a City of Lexington pin on the jacket.

Over it, a graphic reads:

“It can't always be New York or LA

Someone's gotta hold it down in Lexington, KY”

Instead, it's come back stronger
-thanks in large part to a new wave of Democratic Socialists led by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his allies. Running on grassroots appeal and social media savvy, they've made politicians relatable again. Even alienated voters had to admit that Mayor Mamdani is cool—and he wanted to make New York affordable.
It's not just New York feeling optimistic about the left.

"A lot of my values that you could describe as leftist, progressive, what have you, are really just, in my mind, rooted in faith and my own spirituality. We have a tendency to play purity politics when it comes to terminology. I'm not particularly interested in that game. You want to call me a leftist? True. I don't care. I just care about helping working-class people and making my little corner of the world a little bit better."

EMMA CURTIS
City Council, Lexington, KY

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

School lunch debt should not exist. Period. I’m proud to work with community partners like Dahlhus Fudge to bring us closer to eliminating it in Fayette County. As #HungerActionMonth comes to an end, I’m asking you to support our efforts to #FeedTheKids here: bgcf.givingfuel.com/dahlhus-fund

Emma poses with cafeteria staff at Southern Elementary School in the 4th District

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

To every survivor out there: I believe you, I support you, and I will always fight for you 💜 #BelieveSurvivors

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Our campaign has been endorsed by C-FAIR! As KY’s only openly #trans elected official, I’ll always fight like hell to protect our #LGBTQ+ neighbors. My opponent thinks homophobia and transphobia are winning strategies. We proved her wrong in 2024. We’re going to do it again in 2026. #election

A graphic advertising Councilwoman Emma Curtis’ endorsement by C-FAIR featuring a photo of Emma leading a Pride parade

A graphic with a statement next to a photo of Emma speaking at the National Trans Day of Visibility Rally in front of the US Capitol Building.

The statement reads:

“"As Lexington's only openly trans
Councilmember-and the only openly trans elected official in Kentucky-l've fought tooth and nail to protect our
LGBTQ+ neighbors from hateful attacks from our state and federal governments.

No amount of harassment, intimidation, or threats from my opponent and her supporters, anti-LGBTQ+ legislators and lobbying groups, or anybody else will ever stop me from doing so."

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🚨CROSS-ENDORSEMENT🚨 Stephenie Hoelscher and I are both laser-focused on making our streets safe for all to use, improving housing affordability, and ensuring that LFUCG delivers quality city services to our residents. We’re excited to support each other and about all we can accomplish together!

A graphic with photos of Emma Curtis and Stephenie Hoelscher that reads:

CROSS-ENDORSEMENT

EMMA CURTIS
LEXINGTON COUNCILMEMBER (DISTRICT 4)

STEPHENIE HOELSCHER
LEXINGTON COUNCIL CANDIDATE (DISTRICT 5)

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“We're proud to announce that we're endorsing each other!

As we've gotten to know each other over the past year, we've found that we share many of the same priorities and the same belief that local government should be focused on making people's everyday lives better.

We're both laser-focused on making our streets safe for all Lexingtonians to use, improving housing affordability, and ensuring that LUCG delivers quality city services to our residents.

We're excited to support each other and even more excited about what we can accomplish together on Council.

- Emma Curtis & Stephenie Hoelscher”

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It was a joy to attend the Lexington Nonprofit Coalition’s Candidate Forum last night! I spoke with constituents and nonprofit leaders about my work on Council and how we can work together to build a Lexington that works for ALL of us. My opponent chose not to attend.

Emma poses for a photo at the Lexington Nonprofit Coalition’s Candidate Forum next to a table with campaign literature and a sign that reads “Emma Curtis, District 4”

A table at the Lexington Nonprofit Coalition’s Candidate Forum, empty aside from a sign that reads “Brenda Monarrez, District 4”

Brenda Monarrez is not there.

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I didn’t just make campaign promises—I’ve been delivering real results to make life better for all Lexingtonians. I show up and I do the work. With the election 40 days away, I’m proud to share a list of 40 accomplishments I’ve made in my first term (so far…) #EmmaForLex #Election2026 #Lexington

emmaforlex.com

Emma's Record — Emma Curtis for Lexington Council

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

🚨 ENDORSEMENT ALERT 🚨 Our campaign has been endorsed by the KY Sierra Club! I’m the only candidate in this race who has worked to modernize our city’s weather response, protect our farmland from sprawl, stop AI data centers, and move us towards a sustainable future. #Sustainability #DataCenters

A graphic highlighting the Kentucky Sierra Club’s endorsement of Emma Curtis for re-election to Lexington’s 4th District Council seat

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In 2024, we beat Brenda Monarrez with a campaign built on small-dollar donations from working class Lexingtonians. In 2026, we’re going to do it again. Chip in to help us today: secure.actblue.com/donate/emmaf...

secure.actblue.com

Re-elect Councilwoman Emma Curtis

Let's build a Lexington that works for ALL of us!

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Folks, the first campaign finance reports of the General Election are in. We’ve out-raised our opponent by a 5-to-1 margin, we’ve received 23 times as many donations as she has, and our average donation is roughly 22% of her average donation.

EMMA CURTIS

Age: 30

Occupation: Councilmember

Policy Priorities:
Fixing our roads
Making housing accessible
Improving city services

$9,175 Raised

Unique Donations
116

Average Donation
$79

BRENDA MONARREZ

Age: 55

Occupation: Unknown

Policy Priorities:
None

$1,730 Raised

Unique Donations
5

Average Donation
$346

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today, I attended Lexington for Everyone’s Candidate Roundtable! It was wonderful to discuss housing with industry leaders alongside current and future colleagues. I reaffirmed my commitment to tackling our housing crisis, while my opponent reaffirmed her commitment to chronic absenteeism.

Emma poses with Lexington for Everyone promotional material emphasizing their 30 by 30 Campaign to build 30,000 new homes in Lexington by 2030.

An empty chair at the Lexington For Everyone Candidate Roundtable with a card reserving the seat for Brenda Monarrez, the only candidate who failed to attend

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today, @kentucky.com was absolutely gutted. It’s heartbreaking for those of us who have trusted these journalists in our most vulnerable moments and it’s a devastating blow to the Fourth Estate here in Kentucky. I’m mad as hell about it and you should be too.

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Lexingtonians have been living through a period of collective trauma as a result of recent shootings. I will always show up to support my neighbors who’ve been impacted and I will never stop fighting to end the scourge of gun violence. #EmmaForLex #EndGunViolence #MoreThanThoughtsAndPrayers

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I was blessed to spend #LaborDay with colleagues and union leaders from across our city and commonwealth who are fighting for working people. Whether it’s on the picket line or in the halls of government, I will always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them. ✊💙 #EmmaForLex #SolidarityForever

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I’m humbled to be endorsed by the Lexington Professional Firefighters - IAFF Local 526. Our firefighters put their lives on the line to keep us safe every day. They deserve Councilmembers who’ll fight for them every day—not only during election season. I’m the only candidate in this race who will.

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LEXINGTON PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS SUPPORT EMMA CURTIS FOR URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL

PAID FOR BY THE LEXINGTON PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS, IAFF LOCAL 526. NOT AUTHORIZED BY ANY CANDIDATE OR CANDIDATE'S COMMITTEE

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I’m running for re-election to serve my neighbors. My opponent is only running to serve herself. Can you chip in today to help us prove that Lexington wants service-minded, results-driven leaders—not self-serving wannabe career politicians? #EmmaForLex #ServiceOverSelf #Election2026 #Lexington

A photo of Emma speaking with community members with a graphic that reads:

60 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY

Donate today at emmaforlex.com

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Throwing trans kids under the bus won’t win you an election. It will, however, get you absolutely obliterated in an otherwise winnable race against an 80-year-old incumbent. @sethmoulton.bsky.social, don’t let the door hit you on the way out 👋

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Our campaign has been endorsed by @runforsomething.net! RFS is dedicated to electing leaders who will challenge the status quo, put service ahead of self, and work to secure lasting change for their neighbors. That’s how I’ve led in my first term. It’s how I’ll lead in my second term. #EmmaForLex

A photo of Emma Curtis smiling surrounded by a graphic announcing that she has been endorsed by Run for Something in the 2026 race for Lexington Fayette Urban County Council, District 4

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Last night, dozens of neighbors came to Council Chambers to express their opposition to the utilization of Flock cameras in Lexington. I took the opportunity to explain my position on the issue. I was the only Councilmember to do so. These are my full remarks.

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Friends, Due to a family medical emergency, I am unable to be in Council Chambers for today’s meetings. I had hoped I could attend virtually, but I’ve been informed that this option is only available to Councilmembers who have been legally banned from entering City Hall.

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Lexington’s Council will be holding a special meeting to receive public input on our Data Center ZOTA on October 6th at 5:30pm. We will not be taking legislative action on this issue before we give working people the chance to share your input with us publicly. Your voices matter most. 💙

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I hope you’ll join me in praying for Di’Zohn Robertson’s family, for all of those who were injured and their families, and for all impacted by this weekend’s mass shooting. And I hope you’ll join me in showing up for them as they navigate the unthinkable. We are going to get through this together.

A post from Emma that reads:

Friends,

As many of you have heard by now, Di' Zhon Robertson, a 16-year-old FCPS student, has been identified as the person who was killed in Saturday's mass shooting in Downtown Lexington.

Four more people were injured - a 4-year-old, a 14-year-old, and two adults - in this devastating act of violence.

Yesterday, the Lexington Police Department arrested the suspected gunman. He has been charged with murder, two counts of assault in the first degree, two counts of assault in the second degree, and tampering with physical evidence.

One Lexington will be holding two community healing space sessions today at the Dunbar Community Center for all who have been directly impacted. The first will run from 2:00-3:30pm.

The second will run from 5:00-700pm. There will be both onsite supports and connections for long-term trauma and mental health resources.

In moments like these, we cannot allow ourselves to give into fear or division.

I hope you'll join me in praying for Di'Zohn's family, for all of those who were injured and their families, as well as for all who have been impacted.

And I hope you'll join me in showing up for them as they navigate the unthinkable.

To anybody who has been impacted by this shooting, who is struggling in its aftermath, please know-you are not alone.

We are going to get through this together.

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Friends, I’m heartbroken to share that I’ve received confirmation of a mass shooting tonight that has left at least one dead and three injured in downtown Lexington. LPD are onsite enacting our Emergency Mobilization Plan. Please join me in praying for our neighbors impacted by this tragedy.

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Throwing trans people under the bus will never be a winning strategy. It’s not just cowardly and morally repugnant, it’s also politically stupid.

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Wishing every single FCPS student, family, teacher, and staff member a wonderful first day of school tomorrow! I was proud to join Councilmember Amy Beasley, KY 120 United-AFT, and several community partners to distribute free books and school supplies to South Lexington families in need. 💙

Emma, Councilmember Amy Beasley, and Sarah (an AFT member), stand outside of the Tates Creek Community Center preparing free books for distribution to FCPS students

A line of students receiving free backpacks, school supplies, and books from community members at the Tates Creek Community Center

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Friends, we just built the first ever mini-roundabout in Lexington right here in the 4th District! I ran for office on a promise to fix our roads and make them safer for everyone through innovative multimodal intersection design. I’m proud to be delivering on that promise. #emmaforlex

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Help me secure a second term so that we can make it even more chic 💙 secure.actblue.com/donate/emmaf...

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Re-elect Councilwoman Emma Curtis

Let's build a Lexington that works for ALL of us!

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I’m watching election coverage for the first time since my race in 2024. We’re really still stuck on the “progressive vs. moderate” debate, aren’t we? What’s it gonna take for the pundit class to realize that it doesn’t matter? Voters choose the candidates who they believe give a damn about them.

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT🚨 Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates has endorsed our re-election campaign! I’m proud to be the candidate in this race who will fight for sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice for all Lexingtonians. I always have and I always will. 🩷 #EmmaForLex

A pink endorsement graphic with a photo of Emma, highlighting Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates’ endorsement of her campaign for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council (District 4)

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

On Thursday, I attended all 6 hours of the Planning Commission’s public hearing on #DataCenters. I reminded the commissioners that we serve our people, not private corporations. And I assured them that I will bust my ass to pass a policy that fully protects our people, our city, and our resources.

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Elected officials need hobbies too!! 📺💙📼

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Today is my 30th birthday. I never thought I’d make it to today, much less do so while serving in elected office. But here I am, fighting to build a Lexington that works for ALL of us If you’re able, please chip in to help make that Lexington a reality 💙 secure.actblue.com/donate/emmaf...

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We’ve been doing so much tangible good for our city together, but we’re up against an opponent in this race who is intent on spreading disinformation, anger, and fear. Can you chip in today to help us reach as many voters as possible in the next 100 days? 💙 secure.actblue.com/donate/emmaf...

A photo of Emma standing on the Kirklevington Park tennis/pickleball courts that her office revitalized with a graphic reading “100 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY. DONATE TODAY!”

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

I’m honored to be recognized as a 2026 Principled Candidate. Many in politics, including in this race, choose to sow fear, spread conspiracies, and cast doubt on our elections. On our campaign, we are leading with integrity and upholding the principles that make our democracy strong. #EmmaForLex

A photo of Emma smiling on Main St. in downtown Lexington with a graphic recognizing her as a 2026 Principled Candidate.

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I’m humbled to be recognized as a Mental Health Now Candidate. From sponsoring our city’s Mental Health Court to ensuring mental health services are available to folks of all backgrounds, I’ve worked hard to improve the mental health of our city. And I’ll keep at it in my second term. #EmmaForLex

A photo of Emma smiling in downtown Lexington with a graphic that reads “Proudly recognized as a Mental Health Now Candidate”

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

When I decided to run for office, I was told repeatedly that I couldn’t win in Kentucky because of my gender. I disagreed—and so did the voters in Lexington’s 4th District. With Pride Month behind us, remember that your success cannot be predicted based on who you love or what your gender is. 🏳️‍🌈💙🏳️‍⚧️

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Council just unanimously voted to approve my Animal Care Ordinance! Now, abused pets will no longer be returned to owners facing criminal abuse or neglect charges. Now, it is illegal to leave pets unattended in extreme weather conditions. Now, pets in Lexington are safer than they were before.

A graphic that reads “VICTORY! Animal Care Ordinance passes with unanimous support” alongside a photo of Emma and her dog, Benny

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I was proud to officially open the newly rebuilt tennis and pickleball courts at Belleau Woods Park! Our district has waited a long time for these courts, with the project being passed from Councilmember to Councilmember over several years. I’m humbled to be the one to finally see it through. 💙

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

✅ Hosted a Community Pop-Up to provide resources to underserved neighborhoods on the north side of my district 🏘️ ✅ Cut the ribbon on the new tennis courts in Belleau Woods Park that my office secured 🎾 This work isn’t about ego, it’s about service. And I’m grateful that I get to do it. (2/2)

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

In the past 2 days, I have: ✅ Held a public meeting with hundreds of Lexingtonians saying “no” to data centers 🙅‍♀️ ✅ Unanimously passed my sponsored ordinance to protect abused animals out of Work Session 🦮 ✅ Advanced new design standards for safer streets across our city 🛣️ (1/2)

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We know that so often, data centers kill communities. I hope that Lexington can be known as a community that kills data centers. Based on last night’s community engagement meeting at The Lyric Theatre, we are well on our way.

Emma poses outside The Lyric Theatre with Bluegrass DSA President Noah Cornett, Laborers Local #189 Political Director Jeremy Jenkins, and data center regulation advocate Erin Petrey

A graphic, which reads:

Several citizens spoke openly to city and state lawmakers; none in attendance showed support for data center projects.

Fayette County Fourth District Council member Emma Curtis opposes the centers.

"As a Lexingtonian, my biggest concern about these data centers is rooted in our ability to protect our people and our resources," Curtis said. "We know that so often data centers kill communities, and I hope Lexington can be known as a community that kills data centers."

Some council members said they were still gathering information, while others openly opposed data center developments in Lexington. Curtis said that, thus far, she has not heard of any support for data centers.

"I have not gotten a single call, a single e-mail, or had a single conversation with a constituent in the fourth district who wants data centers in Fayette County.”

Lexington community pushes back against data center developments, WUKY, 6/16/2026

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Emma Curtis @emmacurtis.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Moments ago, Council unanimously passed a data center moratorium and initiated a zoning ordinance text amendment with the Planning Commission to regulate them. Advocacy works.

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