Bellevue City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Kara
Harp
Kara Harp, the incumbent, is running for Bellevue City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Mike AlmoslechnerIncumbent
- 02Chasity BothmanIncumbent
- 03Stephen R. GuidugliIncumbent
- 04Kara HarpYou’re reading
- 05Shauna KruseIncumbent
- 06Tammy Nolan
- 07John (Jack) OndeckIncumbent
- 08Charlie Zimmerman
Background
- About
- Attorney who has lived in Bellevue since 2015 and has served on City Council for two years.
On the record: Kara Harp
15 sourced01Why she is running1 sourced position
Said she brings her skills as an attorney to city council.
As an attorney, my job is to listen to people, analyze problems, advocate for others, and work toward solutions,”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
02Bellevue Beach Park3 sourced positions
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Said her first priority would be continuing the redevelopment of Bellevue Beach Park with input from residents.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
Voted no on the concept of Order 2026-05-05, an agreement with the Greater Cincinnati Wiffleball League (passed 4-2, May 2026).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, May 13, 2026 · May 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Opposed Order 2026-05-05, the Greater Cincinnati Wiffleball League agreement, at the May 18, 2026 special meeting; the order was tabled.
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, May 18, 2026 (special meeting) · May 18, 2026Link
03Marianne Theater1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Said she wants to support the Marianne Arts and Education Center's efforts to reopen the Marianne Theater.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
04Flock cameras2 sourced positions
Seconded the September 2026 motion to suspend use of the Flock cameras, which carried.
Council voteBellevue City Council packet, October 14, 2026 (includes September 9, 2026 minutes and Ordinance 2026-09-01) · Oct 14, 2026Link
Voted no on Order 2025-12-03, a master services agreement with Flock Group, Inc. (3-3 council vote; Mayor Charlie Cleves broke the tie in favor, December 2025).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, December 10, 2025 · Dec 10, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05Harbor Greene development3 sourced positions
Voted yes on Order 2025-12-02, an agreement in lieu of taxes for the proposed Harbor Greene development project (passed 4-2, December 2025).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, December 10, 2025 · Dec 10, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Order 2025-08-04, an amended and restated development agreement for the proposed Harbor Greene project (passed 4-2, August 2025).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, August 13, 2025 · Aug 13, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-05-03, vacating public rights-of-way next to Harbor Greene Drive and Berry Avenue (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, May 18, 2026 (special meeting) · May 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Trash and recycling1 sourced position
Voted yes to choose standardized waste and recycling with toters for $270 a year (passed 4-2, May 2025).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, May 27, 2025 (special meeting) · May 27, 2025LinkHow the council voted
07City budget and taxes2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 2025-09-01, levying the property tax rate for fiscal year 2025-2026 (passed 6-0, October 2025).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, October 8, 2025 · Oct 8, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-06-01, the city budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteBellevue City Council minutes, June 10, 2026 · Jun 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Zoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-08, a zoning text amendment on medicinal cannabis (passed 6-0, September 2026).
Council voteBellevue City Council packet, October 14, 2026 (includes September 9, 2026 minutes and Ordinance 2026-09-01) · Oct 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
09Past races1 sourced position
Ran for Bellevue City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementCampbell County Clerk · Nov 5, 2024Link
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Kara Harp: their words and their votes on the same issue
Bellevue Beach Park
In their words
Said her first priority would be continuing the redevelopment of Bellevue Beach Park with input from residents.
Oct 12, 2026 ·as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote ·LINK nky · Oct 12, 2026
On the record
Opposed Order 2026-05-05, the Greater Cincinnati Wiffleball League agreement, at the May 18, 2026 special meeting; the order was tabled.
May 18, 2026 ·Bellevue City Council minutes, May 18, 2026 (special meeting) · May 18, 2026
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