Peggy Henson is a neighborhood familiar face thanks to long years of dedicated service to many organizations, but the name has become familiar as well with her recent appointment as representative of the 11th district on the LFUCG council.
"My experience is with organizations such as the Cardinal Valley Neighborhood Association, the Valley Park Board and Kentucky American Water Company's Customer Service Advisory Board," said Peggy.
She's also a proud graduate of the Citizens Police Academy, Class II.
Though she was born in Woodford Co., Peggy has always lived-and worked-in Lexington, whether it was her first job at her uncle's cafÈ on the corner of Woodland and Maxwell streets, in her garden at home, or on volunteer projects.
Now Peggy will have the opportunity to serve the neighborhood in a new way, and she's pleased with the legacy she's been left. "Richard Moloney has done a great job helping to build and strengthen the neighborhood associations in the 11th district," she said. "There are so many great people working to improve their neighborhoods."
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Meet Peggy
Birthplace: Woodford Co., Ky.
Neighborhood: Cardinal Hill
Family: I have been married for 35 years to my husband Ron. We have two grown daughters and four beautiful grandsons.
Hobbies: Volunteering in my community. I spent many years volunteering with youth activities at our neighborhood park.
Favorite Restaurant: I have to say that the Olive Garden is by far my favorite place to eat.
Advice: My favorite piece of advice is to value time, because it passes so fast and we do not know when it will end. Do not sit idle and let time pass, be productive.
Plans for being a council representative: I plan to get out there and listen to what the residents have to say and tackle each issue the best I can. I can tell you that in the Versailles Road area I believe safety should be a top priority. Also there are the issues facing the entire city, the EPA violations, and our water supply. I plan to file (for re-election) for the 11th district council in the upcoming election.
Thoughts on being a council representative: I have never had any political aspirations, and I honestly would have never dreamed that I would be appointed to this position. I feel very honored to have been chosen and I have a lot of support throughout the 11th district.