Bellevue City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Shauna
Kruse
Shauna Kruse, 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 HarpIncumbent
- 05Shauna KruseYou’re reading
- 06Tammy Nolan
- 07John (Jack) OndeckIncumbent
- 08Charlie Zimmerman
Background
- About
- Bellevue City Council member seeking reelection in 2026.
On the record: Shauna Kruse
15 sourced01Working with residents1 sourced position
Said residents are part of the solution to city issues.
Bellevue’s residents continually volunteer, provide ‘boots on the ground’ feedback and are part of the solution,”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
02Data centers1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Said one of her first priorities would be adding language on data centers to Bellevue's zoning ordinances before any proposals come in.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
03Historic district1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Said she wants preservation of Bellevue's historic district to become a new focus for the city.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
04Flock cameras3 sourced positions
Moved in September 2026 to suspend use of the Flock cameras; the motion carried.
Council voteBellevue City Council packet, October 14, 2026 (includes September 9, 2026 minutes and Ordinance 2026-09-01) · Oct 14, 2026Link
When moving to suspend the cameras, said the Flock company's reputation is sullied.
I have full confidence in our police department on how to utilize it, but I will say, the reputation of the Flock camera company is pretty sullied right now,”
Own statementLINK nky · Sep 10, 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
06Bellevue Beach Park1 sourced position
Voted yes to approve 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
07Trash 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
08City 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
09Zoning1 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
10Past races1 sourced position
Ran for Bellevue City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementCampbell County Clerk · Nov 5, 2024Link
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