Emma Curtis
@emmacurtis.bsky.social
Councilwoman 🏛️
Trans Kentuckian 🏳️⚧️
Punk/Metalhead/Elder Emo 🤘
Running for re-election to continue serving the people of Lexington’s 4th District 💙
https://linktr.ee/emmacurtislex
Trans Kentuckian 🏳️⚧️
Punk/Metalhead/Elder Emo 🤘
Running for re-election to continue serving the people of Lexington’s 4th District 💙
https://linktr.ee/emmacurtislex
Yesterday, I was proud to join friends, neighbors, and colleagues to commemorate #MLKDay2026.
May we all honor Dr. King’s memory not just by marching—but by working to prevent state-sponsored violence, eradicate poverty, and build a future free from the racism that continues to plague our country.
May we all honor Dr. King’s memory not just by marching—but by working to prevent state-sponsored violence, eradicate poverty, and build a future free from the racism that continues to plague our country.
January 21, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Yesterday, I was proud to join friends, neighbors, and colleagues to commemorate #MLKDay2026.
May we all honor Dr. King’s memory not just by marching—but by working to prevent state-sponsored violence, eradicate poverty, and build a future free from the racism that continues to plague our country.
May we all honor Dr. King’s memory not just by marching—but by working to prevent state-sponsored violence, eradicate poverty, and build a future free from the racism that continues to plague our country.
In Lexington, we understand that “love thy neighbor” has no exceptions.
We cannot abolish ICE at the local level, we can ensure that our city’s laws protect the safety, freedom, and liberty of all of our residents.
I will be introducing legislation to ensure that we do just that.
We cannot abolish ICE at the local level, we can ensure that our city’s laws protect the safety, freedom, and liberty of all of our residents.
I will be introducing legislation to ensure that we do just that.
January 11, 2026 at 11:38 PM
In Lexington, we understand that “love thy neighbor” has no exceptions.
We cannot abolish ICE at the local level, we can ensure that our city’s laws protect the safety, freedom, and liberty of all of our residents.
I will be introducing legislation to ensure that we do just that.
We cannot abolish ICE at the local level, we can ensure that our city’s laws protect the safety, freedom, and liberty of all of our residents.
I will be introducing legislation to ensure that we do just that.
This morning, I filed my petitions to appear on the ballot for re-election!
In my first year, we’ve taken tangible steps towards making our roads safe and efficient, giving renters and young people a seat at the table in our government, and making our city a more affordable place to live.
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In my first year, we’ve taken tangible steps towards making our roads safe and efficient, giving renters and young people a seat at the table in our government, and making our city a more affordable place to live.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:37 PM
This morning, I filed my petitions to appear on the ballot for re-election!
In my first year, we’ve taken tangible steps towards making our roads safe and efficient, giving renters and young people a seat at the table in our government, and making our city a more affordable place to live.
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In my first year, we’ve taken tangible steps towards making our roads safe and efficient, giving renters and young people a seat at the table in our government, and making our city a more affordable place to live.
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve turned to art to help me feel less alone in the world. In that regard, 2025 was no different than any previous year.
Here are some of my favorite works from this past year. I hope they bring you the same sense of purpose that they’ve brought me.
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Here are some of my favorite works from this past year. I hope they bring you the same sense of purpose that they’ve brought me.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
For as long as I can remember, I’ve turned to art to help me feel less alone in the world. In that regard, 2025 was no different than any previous year.
Here are some of my favorite works from this past year. I hope they bring you the same sense of purpose that they’ve brought me.
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Here are some of my favorite works from this past year. I hope they bring you the same sense of purpose that they’ve brought me.
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Benny and I are wishing y’all a very merry Christmas! 💚🎄
December 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Benny and I are wishing y’all a very merry Christmas! 💚🎄
I’m running for re-election in 2026!
I believe in this city and I believe in what makes it great—you, the people who call it home.
Lexington belongs to ALL of us.
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#EmmaForLex
I believe in this city and I believe in what makes it great—you, the people who call it home.
Lexington belongs to ALL of us.
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#EmmaForLex
December 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I’m running for re-election in 2026!
I believe in this city and I believe in what makes it great—you, the people who call it home.
Lexington belongs to ALL of us.
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#EmmaForLex
I believe in this city and I believe in what makes it great—you, the people who call it home.
Lexington belongs to ALL of us.
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#EmmaForLex
Tonight, Gary Clemons—a progressive Democrat, veteran, and union president—was elected to serve KY’s 37th State Senate District.
He won with a whopping +45 point margin in a purple district that Kamala Harris only won by a +5 point margin.
Don’t EVER tell me Kentucky isn’t worth fighting for.
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He won with a whopping +45 point margin in a purple district that Kamala Harris only won by a +5 point margin.
Don’t EVER tell me Kentucky isn’t worth fighting for.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Tonight, Gary Clemons—a progressive Democrat, veteran, and union president—was elected to serve KY’s 37th State Senate District.
He won with a whopping +45 point margin in a purple district that Kamala Harris only won by a +5 point margin.
Don’t EVER tell me Kentucky isn’t worth fighting for.
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He won with a whopping +45 point margin in a purple district that Kamala Harris only won by a +5 point margin.
Don’t EVER tell me Kentucky isn’t worth fighting for.
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The Trump administration: “RADICAL TRANS LEFTISTS ARE TRYING TO ERASE WOMEN”
Also the Trump administration: “WE WILL CUT YOUR FUNDING IF YOU SAY THE WORD ‘WOMEN’”
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Also the Trump administration: “WE WILL CUT YOUR FUNDING IF YOU SAY THE WORD ‘WOMEN’”
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December 11, 2025 at 2:34 AM
The Trump administration: “RADICAL TRANS LEFTISTS ARE TRYING TO ERASE WOMEN”
Also the Trump administration: “WE WILL CUT YOUR FUNDING IF YOU SAY THE WORD ‘WOMEN’”
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Also the Trump administration: “WE WILL CUT YOUR FUNDING IF YOU SAY THE WORD ‘WOMEN’”
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Grateful every day to live a life of service to my neighbors in Lexington’s 4th District 💙
December 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Grateful every day to live a life of service to my neighbors in Lexington’s 4th District 💙
Thinking of Rep. Lamin Swann today on what would have been his 48th birthday.
Lamin was the first person who made me believe that I could run for office.
He made me understand that our identities aren’t obstacles to be overcome, but superpowers to be embraced.
I miss him today and every day 💙
Lamin was the first person who made me believe that I could run for office.
He made me understand that our identities aren’t obstacles to be overcome, but superpowers to be embraced.
I miss him today and every day 💙
December 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Thinking of Rep. Lamin Swann today on what would have been his 48th birthday.
Lamin was the first person who made me believe that I could run for office.
He made me understand that our identities aren’t obstacles to be overcome, but superpowers to be embraced.
I miss him today and every day 💙
Lamin was the first person who made me believe that I could run for office.
He made me understand that our identities aren’t obstacles to be overcome, but superpowers to be embraced.
I miss him today and every day 💙
For the first time since 1988, the US government won’t acknowledge #WorldAIDSDay.
It’s another attack from the Trump administration against our neighbors living with HIV/AIDS.
In Lexington, we’re acknowledging World AIDS Day, as well as continuing to fund local prevention and treatment efforts.
It’s another attack from the Trump administration against our neighbors living with HIV/AIDS.
In Lexington, we’re acknowledging World AIDS Day, as well as continuing to fund local prevention and treatment efforts.
December 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
For the first time since 1988, the US government won’t acknowledge #WorldAIDSDay.
It’s another attack from the Trump administration against our neighbors living with HIV/AIDS.
In Lexington, we’re acknowledging World AIDS Day, as well as continuing to fund local prevention and treatment efforts.
It’s another attack from the Trump administration against our neighbors living with HIV/AIDS.
In Lexington, we’re acknowledging World AIDS Day, as well as continuing to fund local prevention and treatment efforts.
This past year has been filled with too many blessings to count.
Whether we talk every day or we’ve not yet spoken, if you’re reading this—I’m thankful you’re here.
Our world is better with you in it.
Benny and I are wishing you and yours a lovely Thanksgiving!
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Whether we talk every day or we’ve not yet spoken, if you’re reading this—I’m thankful you’re here.
Our world is better with you in it.
Benny and I are wishing you and yours a lovely Thanksgiving!
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November 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This past year has been filled with too many blessings to count.
Whether we talk every day or we’ve not yet spoken, if you’re reading this—I’m thankful you’re here.
Our world is better with you in it.
Benny and I are wishing you and yours a lovely Thanksgiving!
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Whether we talk every day or we’ve not yet spoken, if you’re reading this—I’m thankful you’re here.
Our world is better with you in it.
Benny and I are wishing you and yours a lovely Thanksgiving!
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Tonight, I attended Lexington’s #TDOR vigil to honor those we’ve lost to transphobia and announce that we are now the first city in Kentucky to formally recognize #TransDayOfRemembrance.
No matter what happens at the state or federal level, Lexington will continue to cherish our trans community.
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No matter what happens at the state or federal level, Lexington will continue to cherish our trans community.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Tonight, I attended Lexington’s #TDOR vigil to honor those we’ve lost to transphobia and announce that we are now the first city in Kentucky to formally recognize #TransDayOfRemembrance.
No matter what happens at the state or federal level, Lexington will continue to cherish our trans community.
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No matter what happens at the state or federal level, Lexington will continue to cherish our trans community.
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Lexington Councilwomen 🤝 Louisville Councilwomen
Grateful to the Louisville Metro Council Women’s Caucus for hosting the women of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council this week to discuss nonpartisanship, collaboration, and the issues impacting women in our cities.
Grateful to the Louisville Metro Council Women’s Caucus for hosting the women of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council this week to discuss nonpartisanship, collaboration, and the issues impacting women in our cities.
November 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Lexington Councilwomen 🤝 Louisville Councilwomen
Grateful to the Louisville Metro Council Women’s Caucus for hosting the women of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council this week to discuss nonpartisanship, collaboration, and the issues impacting women in our cities.
Grateful to the Louisville Metro Council Women’s Caucus for hosting the women of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council this week to discuss nonpartisanship, collaboration, and the issues impacting women in our cities.
It was a joy to spend this afternoon speaking with the 2025 class of Leadership Lexington about local government and how we can all make tiny changes that have a big impact! 💙
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
It was a joy to spend this afternoon speaking with the 2025 class of Leadership Lexington about local government and how we can all make tiny changes that have a big impact! 💙
One year ago, my neighbors in District Four put their faith in me to serve as their Councilwoman.
It remains the honor of my life.
Our campaign dared to believe that Lexington can be a city that works for ALL of us—not just a select few.
One day at a time, we’re making that belief a reality.
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It remains the honor of my life.
Our campaign dared to believe that Lexington can be a city that works for ALL of us—not just a select few.
One day at a time, we’re making that belief a reality.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
One year ago, my neighbors in District Four put their faith in me to serve as their Councilwoman.
It remains the honor of my life.
Our campaign dared to believe that Lexington can be a city that works for ALL of us—not just a select few.
One day at a time, we’re making that belief a reality.
💙
It remains the honor of my life.
Our campaign dared to believe that Lexington can be a city that works for ALL of us—not just a select few.
One day at a time, we’re making that belief a reality.
💙
I’m humbled and grateful (and, admittedly, super geeked) to be formally commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel 💙
November 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I’m humbled and grateful (and, admittedly, super geeked) to be formally commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel 💙
Happy Halloween! I hope your day is filled with spooky fun, festive friendship, and lots of fresh black coffee 🍂☕️
October 31, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Happy Halloween! I hope your day is filled with spooky fun, festive friendship, and lots of fresh black coffee 🍂☕️
Had a great time passing out candy to students at Southern Elementary’s (indoor) trunk-or-treat tonight! 🎃👻
Many thanks to the remarkable teachers, staff, parents, and volunteers who came out to give our kids a wonderful night of Halloween fun.
Many thanks to the remarkable teachers, staff, parents, and volunteers who came out to give our kids a wonderful night of Halloween fun.
October 31, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Had a great time passing out candy to students at Southern Elementary’s (indoor) trunk-or-treat tonight! 🎃👻
Many thanks to the remarkable teachers, staff, parents, and volunteers who came out to give our kids a wonderful night of Halloween fun.
Many thanks to the remarkable teachers, staff, parents, and volunteers who came out to give our kids a wonderful night of Halloween fun.
“There’s a power in a union, there’s a power inside”
Had a great time speaking at the KY AFL-CIO’s Young Workers Summit this morning about how we can build a future that works for ALL of us—not just the ultra-wealthy.
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Had a great time speaking at the KY AFL-CIO’s Young Workers Summit this morning about how we can build a future that works for ALL of us—not just the ultra-wealthy.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
“There’s a power in a union, there’s a power inside”
Had a great time speaking at the KY AFL-CIO’s Young Workers Summit this morning about how we can build a future that works for ALL of us—not just the ultra-wealthy.
💙✊
Had a great time speaking at the KY AFL-CIO’s Young Workers Summit this morning about how we can build a future that works for ALL of us—not just the ultra-wealthy.
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Today, Council unanimously approved funding for a roundabout feasibility study, traffic circle quick build program, and crosswalk signal improvement study.
I couldn’t be more proud.
I know it’s hard to feel right now, but I promise—we can still do good things when we show up and do the work.
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I couldn’t be more proud.
I know it’s hard to feel right now, but I promise—we can still do good things when we show up and do the work.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Today, Council unanimously approved funding for a roundabout feasibility study, traffic circle quick build program, and crosswalk signal improvement study.
I couldn’t be more proud.
I know it’s hard to feel right now, but I promise—we can still do good things when we show up and do the work.
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I couldn’t be more proud.
I know it’s hard to feel right now, but I promise—we can still do good things when we show up and do the work.
💙
Shanah Tovah to every Lexingtonian celebrating Rosh Hashanah!
Wishing y’all a happy and healthy new year 🍎🍯
Wishing y’all a happy and healthy new year 🍎🍯
September 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Shanah Tovah to every Lexingtonian celebrating Rosh Hashanah!
Wishing y’all a happy and healthy new year 🍎🍯
Wishing y’all a happy and healthy new year 🍎🍯
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, political leaders have rightfully called for an end to political and gun violence.
But many have done so while, in the same breath, whitewashing the violent rhetoric that Kirk espoused and calling for more violence.
That is unconscionable and it’s dangerous.
But many have done so while, in the same breath, whitewashing the violent rhetoric that Kirk espoused and calling for more violence.
That is unconscionable and it’s dangerous.
September 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, political leaders have rightfully called for an end to political and gun violence.
But many have done so while, in the same breath, whitewashing the violent rhetoric that Kirk espoused and calling for more violence.
That is unconscionable and it’s dangerous.
But many have done so while, in the same breath, whitewashing the violent rhetoric that Kirk espoused and calling for more violence.
That is unconscionable and it’s dangerous.
It was a blessing to attend the Bluegrass Central Labor Council’s annual #LaborDay picnic.
Working people are what make our city and our commonwealth great.
I’ll always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them in the fight for fairness, safety, and dignity for all workers.
#ItsBetterInAUnion
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Working people are what make our city and our commonwealth great.
I’ll always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them in the fight for fairness, safety, and dignity for all workers.
#ItsBetterInAUnion
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September 1, 2025 at 9:26 PM
It was a blessing to attend the Bluegrass Central Labor Council’s annual #LaborDay picnic.
Working people are what make our city and our commonwealth great.
I’ll always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them in the fight for fairness, safety, and dignity for all workers.
#ItsBetterInAUnion
💙✊
Working people are what make our city and our commonwealth great.
I’ll always stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them in the fight for fairness, safety, and dignity for all workers.
#ItsBetterInAUnion
💙✊
Last night, Council passed my Solar ZOTA amendments, which will help prevent pollution, protect our soil, and preserve our land.
Today, I met with local ag leaders to tour their facilities and discuss their needs.
You can take the girl out of the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the girl💙🌾
Today, I met with local ag leaders to tour their facilities and discuss their needs.
You can take the girl out of the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the girl💙🌾
August 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Last night, Council passed my Solar ZOTA amendments, which will help prevent pollution, protect our soil, and preserve our land.
Today, I met with local ag leaders to tour their facilities and discuss their needs.
You can take the girl out of the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the girl💙🌾
Today, I met with local ag leaders to tour their facilities and discuss their needs.
You can take the girl out of the farm, but you can’t take the farm out of the girl💙🌾