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Kathy Plomin
Kathy Plomin was a member of the Lexington City Council in Kentucky, representing District 12. She assumed office on October 5, 2016. She left office on January 6, 2025.
Plomin ran for re-election to the Lexington City Council to represent District 12 in Kentucky. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Plomin was the vice president of sales and marketing at the CBS affiliate WKYT-TV for 21 years and served as the national chair of the CBS Sales and Marketing Council for two years. From 2000 to 2009, she was the president of United Way of the Bluegrass. She then began working as an independent contractor overseeing capital campaigns for nonprofits. Other experience includes serving as a member of the Kentucky Commission on Women, co-director of the Statewide STEM Million Women Mentors initiative, and board member of the Bluegrass Chapter of the Red Cross, LexHistory, African American Forum, Volunteers of America, and Bluegrass Tomorrow.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: City elections in Lexington, Kentucky (2022)
General election
General election for Lexington City Council District 12
Incumbent Kathy Plomin defeated Raymond Alexander in the general election for Lexington City Council District 12 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kathy Plomin (Nonpartisan) | 73.2 | 5,711 |
 | Raymond Alexander (Nonpartisan)  | 26.8 | 2,091 | |
| Total votes: 7,802 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kathy Plomin and Raymond Alexander advanced from the primary for Lexington City Council District 12.
2020
See also: City elections in Lexington, Kentucky (2020)
General election
General election for Lexington City Council District 12
Incumbent Kathy Plomin won election in the general election for Lexington City Council District 12 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathy Plomin (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 9,825 |
| Total votes: 9,825 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Lexington City Council District 12
Incumbent Kathy Plomin defeated Monteia Mundy Owenby in the general election for Lexington City Council District 12 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathy Plomin (Nonpartisan) | 65.4 | 5,724 |
 | Monteia Mundy Owenby (Nonpartisan) | 34.6 | 3,029 | |
| Total votes: 8,753 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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2016
The city of Lexington, Kentucky, held elections for city council on November 8, 2016. Since no more than two candidates filed for any given district, there were no primary races. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was January 26, 2016. Russell Hensley was the incumbent on the council. He resigned, however, on September 22, 2016, and Kathy Plomin was appointed to fill his seat. Hensley announced that he was withdrawing from the race, but his name still appeared on the ballot. Incumbent Kathy Plomin defeated Russell Hensley in the Lexington City Council District 12 general election.[2]
| Lexington City Council District 12, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Kathy Plomin Incumbent |
100.00% | 5,513 |
| Russell Hensley | 0.00% | |
| Total Votes | 5,513 | |
| Source: Fayette County Clerk, "Election Results: General 2016," accessed November 9, 2016 | ||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Kathy Plomin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Kathy Plomin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2016
Plomin's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[3]
2017 comprehensive plan
- Excerpt: "The most critical issue for the 12th District and for the community at large will be the review of the Comprehensive Plan in 2017. This plan, which is reviewed every five years, provides planning guidance for the city’s growth and land use. Since the 12th District represents 70% of the landmass within Fayette County and is outside the urban services boundary there could be serious implications for the District. In reviewing the plan, the urban services boundary will be examined to determine if it should and how it would be expanded to accommodate growth and economic development. The question is not IF Lexington will grow but HOW it will grow. It is a very delicate balance between the Urban Services Area and the Rural Services Area. Within the rural service area are Lexington’s world- renowned horse farms, our signature Bluegrass farmlands and natural resources that make Lexington so very special. We can’t afford to jeopardize this unique part of our community with urban sprawl. Instead I would aggressively promote the redevelopment and infill of land within the urban service boundary."
ZOTA (Zone Ordinance Text Amendment)
- Excerpt: "ZOTA pertains to recreation and tourism land use within the Rural Service Area. The dispute began over three years ago when a resident in the Boone Creek area expanded his permitted private fishing camp to include a public canopy tour business using zip lines and suspension bridges. Neighbors around his property complained and the city closed it down. A city task force was created to study the issue and the vote by City Council was postponed. The whole issue of recreational/tourism zoning in the Rural Service Area has been contentious with one side stating it was not fair for the traditional agricultural base to have a “monopoly “ on rural land use. While there is a concern on the other side that these land uses would be environmentally harmful to farm animals, waterways and other natural resources. The “conditional” use has been offered as an option that I would favor, as it probably is the fairest option. It would still provide the “access” to our rural landscape for others however the use would be limited and scrutinized."
Affordable housing
- Excerpt: "A five-year Affordable Housing Consolidated Plan was recently created in 2015 to respond and take action in regard to this housing challenge. The plan has established goals and objectives for addressing safe and affordable housing for our most at risk populations. Provisions and funding have been identified as well that will positively impact social and economic conditions for our lower income residents. Where the new affordable housing may be located has not been decided. However, I will share that from my years in the social services arena it is important that the creation of new affordable housing remain in the urban services area. Our lower income residents have many other needs whose resources are located in the urban area. Most social service agencies are located in the urban area as are jobs and healthcare services and facilities. Transportation must also be readily available which also reinforces the need for urban affordable housing."
See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Russell Hensley |
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Succeeded by Hilary Boone |
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