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William Housh

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William Housh
Image of William Housh
Elections and appointments
Last election

May 21, 2024

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1986 - 1987

Personal
Religion
Catholic
Profession
Retired
Contact

William Housh ran for election to the Lexington City Council to represent District 7 in Kentucky. He lost in the primary on May 21, 2024.

Housh completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

William Housh served in the U.S. Navy from 1986 to 1987. His career experience includes working as a founder of Harris Federal Law firm and as a Bo Harris federal claims representative.

Housh has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]

  • National Association of Letter Carriers, member
  • AFL CIO, member
  • Kentucky Justice Association, member
  • Kentucky Academy of Trial Attorneys, member
  • American Trial Lawyers Association, member
  • Bluegrass Central Labor Council, delegate

Elections

2024

See also: City elections in Lexington, Kentucky (2024)

General election

General election for Lexington City Council District 7

Joseph Hale defeated Heather Hadi in the general election for Lexington City Council District 7 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Joseph Hale
Joseph Hale (Nonpartisan)
 
54.5
 
4,733
Image of Heather Hadi
Heather Hadi (Nonpartisan)
 
45.5
 
3,954

Total votes: 8,687
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Lexington City Council District 7

Heather Hadi and Joseph Hale defeated Frank Cannavo and William Housh in the primary for Lexington City Council District 7 on May 21, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Heather Hadi
Heather Hadi (Nonpartisan)
 
40.0
 
796
Image of Joseph Hale
Joseph Hale (Nonpartisan)
 
25.0
 
497
Frank Cannavo (Nonpartisan)
 
21.3
 
424
Image of William Housh
William Housh (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
13.6
 
271

Total votes: 1,988
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

William Housh completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Housh's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Together we will achieve!
  • Engagement is a key component to a prosperous community.
  • I do not support raising taxes.
  • Public Safety is the key to having a thriving economy.
City councilmember is the closest elected official to the voter. And is in the position to understand the citizens needs.
My father a retired federal official and decorated combat veteran who served in WW2 Korean War and again in Vietnam war. My father was the primary federal official at the Barr street federal government center in Lexington Kentucky. He lead by example with honesty integrity abd accountability.
Honesty Intregity Accountability and Passion for service.
Make District 7 the best part of Lexington. By investing in are people and infrastructure. When elected I will serve 6 2 year terms to achieve these goals. Always expressing the will of the voters.
BASKIN Robbins Ice Cream when I was 14 years old. I worked there 2 years.
Councilmember vite on zoning issues. Which are an inportant part of preseving the integrity of our community.
Yes I have worked in local state and federal government since 1984. I am retired from federal service. My work experience places me far above my peers. In that I have many years of experience working in government.
Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.
Accountable of tax payer money is the primary duty of elected councilmembers.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 4, 2024