Top 28 Quotes & Sayings by Jim Gray

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American politician Jim Gray.

Last updated on December 20, 2024.

James P. Gray II is an American politician who is the Kentucky Secretary of Transportation in the administration of Governor Andy Beshear. He is the former mayor of Lexington, Kentucky from 2011 to 2019. Gray served as the city's vice-mayor from 2006 to 2010 before being elected mayor in November 2010. Gray won re-election to another four-year term on November 4, 2014. In 2016, he ran for the United States Senate seat held by U.S. Senator Rand Paul. Gray won the May 17 Democratic primary with nearly 60% of the vote but lost the November 8 general election to Paul. Gray was Chairman and CEO of Gray Construction, an engineering, design, and construction company headquartered in Lexington. Once elected, he took an advisory role as Chair of the Board of Directors to focus on his role as mayor.

American - Politician | Born: August 18, 1953

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Growth is essential to providing economic opportunity.

Jim Gray

The thing that makes Lexington so interesting is that it's a mash-up between blue blood and bohemian.

Jim Gray

Cities and regions change. It doesn't happen overnight, but diversifying your economy is the only real route.

Jim Gray

I am very proud of who I am and what I've been able to do and accomplish for my constituents.

Jim Gray

People are really interested in economic security.

Jim Gray

Not every Democratic idea is a good one; not every Republican idea is a bad one.

Jim Gray

I don't believe in stasis - either you are growing or dying.

Jim Gray

America has always built ourselves out of adversity. All the way back to the Great Depression.

Jim Gray

I am Jim Gray, and I am the guy who is going to beat Rand Paul.

Jim Gray

I love focusing on what we have to do right here in Lexington.

Jim Gray

You always hear that politics is a function of timing and pacing.

Jim Gray

If you're too dangerous to buy an airplane ticket, you're too dangerous to buy an assault weapon. And, when we talk about the Second Amendment - I support the Second Amendment - but the Second Amendment was created and designed to prevent tyranny and not to encourage terror.

Jim Gray

People care about performance and results above all else.

Jim Gray

I lost my first mayor's race. I lost the primary. But we came back and won that. So I know you've got to play to win, but you can't be afraid to lose.

Jim Gray

I've been out now for so many years that I am not surprised at what someone may occasionally say. It really doesn't faze me.

Jim Gray

It has to be understood, it has to be measured, and the investment needs to make sense, but debt on its face is not a bad thing.

Jim Gray

Valvoline's decision to invest in our community sends a message around the world that Lexington is a great place to do business.

Jim Gray

We have made tremendous progress. But there are still too many kids in our country who grow up feeling like they have to hold on to this secret about who they are because, if anyone finds out it, could cost them everything.

Jim Gray

The only real way to success over time is a diversified economy.

Jim Gray

People have different points of view and different opinions, and they struggle themselves with change.

Jim Gray

Valvoline, which has called Lexington home for more than 30 years, is a great employer that gives back to our community.

Jim Gray

In city hall and in local government, you have to get things done without drama.

Jim Gray

In Washington, Senator Paul has put his own ambition ahead of Kentuckians and is behind policies that would hurt Kentucky families.

Jim Gray

I've learned what Tip O'Neill meant when he said all politics is local. We need more people in Congress who have this experience, who have this boots-on-the-ground experience.

Jim Gray

We need more leaders in Congress who are willing to bring people together to solve problems and protect the American Dream for all hardworking Kentuckians.

Jim Gray

Knowing who we are helps us plan for who we want to be and where we want to go.

Jim Gray

I know what it's like to lose.

Jim Gray

Growth is essential to attracting the best and most sophisticated talent.

Jim Gray