Meet Cassandra
Cassandra is running for her first term to represent the 11th District on City Council, in Lexington, KY. Drawing on her extensive background in Community Health, she brings years of experience in non-profit work and outreach. Cassandra is dedicated to building a legacy of compassion, cultural sensitivity, and proactive community leadership for the district, with a focus on community-based solutions for all residents.
About
Cassandra Vogl loves engaging with the community and meeting with her neighbors. Cassandra moved to the Cardinal Valley area in 2018 and is proud to call it home. With a background in Community Health and social work outreach, she focuses on a collaborative holistic approach, to ensure every voice in our district is heard and represented in the decision-making process at the local level.
Formerly she has worked at the Bluegrass Area Development District as an Aging and Disability Resource Coordinator—connecting individuals and their families with vital resources to be able to maintain their independence. Her subsequent work in criminal defense provided a deep understanding of our community's challenges, giving her the knowledge needed to build stronger, healthier neighborhoods by addressing the root causes of economic inequality and instability.
Community Projects
LFUCG Environmental Commission
Cassandra is a member of LFUCG's Environmental Commission, where she serves as the elected chair of the Pollution Abatement Committee. In this role, she focuses on educating and motivating citizens to engage in environmental education, awareness, and stewardship initiatives. The Commission collaborates with the-Fayette Urban County Council, the Planning Commission,and other officials to preserve and improve the beauty of our city.
Civic Lex Park Equity Accelerator
During her time living in District 11, Cassandra has collaborated on several projects, all working to improve the area. She was awarded a grant by Civic Lex, through their Park Equity Accelerator Program, to install multi-lingual signs in Valley Park, welcoming people to the park."
Kilrush Food Forest
You can learn more about the Kilrush food forest and see Cassandra’s interview online at; https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/cardinal-valley-grows-new-beginnings-in-the-kilrush-food-forest “The food forest is really for everyone, and I love that it represents our community, because it's vibrant it's varied and it's a really beautiful place to live"--Cassandra Vogl
Cassandra has worked with LFUCG Environmental Quality and Public Works to install Mutt Mitt Stations on both public and private property, to help keep pet waste out of our streams and water systems. She also has designed and painted a drain mural as part of Live Green’s Adopt-a-Drain program She has collaborated with Friends of Wolf Run to focus on clearing the streams of debris and preventing bank erosion, as well as participating in the Stream Stewards program.
As part of her work with the Valley Park Activity Board and Cardinal Valley Neighborhood Association, Cassandra has volunteered her time with community outreach, recently participating in the 2025 Fall Festival.
Wolf Run Watershed
Valley Park
