City government

Member of City Council or Commission

Deadline to file statement of candidacy with the KY Secretary of State to run in 2026: January 9, 2026.

Requirements to run:

• at least 18
• US citizen, resident of city 1 year
• at least 2 petition signatures
• $50 filing fee.

Term of office: 2 years, January 2027-January 2029.

Mayor

Deadline to file statement of candidacy with the KY Secretary of State to run in 2026: January 9, 2026.

Requirements to run:

• at least 21
• US citizen, resident of city 1 year
• at least 2 petition signatures
• $50 filing fee.

Term of office: 4 years, January 2027-January 2031.

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