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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Calvert City Mayor Election 2026

1 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 2 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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Voters citywide choose one mayor from two candidates. The six City Council candidates are unopposed for six seats.

In-person no-excuse absentee voting begins · Oct 29

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What the next council decides

01City budget3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the FY 2026-27 budget in June 2026, with general fund revenue estimated at $5,872,500.

What's on the tableThe new mayor proposes, and the council adopts, the FY 2027-28 budget.

02Water, sewer and trash4 sourced facts

Where it standsA state rate study found water rates in good shape but sewer rates behind, and trash pickup fees rose in 2025.

What's on the tableWhether to raise sewer and trash rates, and how to pay for sewer system work.

03Growth and development3 sourced facts

Where it standsMarshall Yards opened in February 2026, and in August the council voted to give financial support to two potential developments.

What's on the tableWhich new developments the city supports and what zoning rules apply.

04Mayor's office and open government3 sourced facts

Where it standsNeeta Hale has said there is currently no designated office space for the mayor at City Hall.

What's on the tableHow the new mayor works with residents and the council, and how council agendas are prepared.

05Calvert City Elementary2 sourced facts

Where it standsCalvert City Elementary has fewer than 250 students, and enrollment affects whether the state will fund renovations.

What's on the tableHow the mayor and council speak for the city with the Marshall County school district.

4 notes on these statements

Mayor Gene Colburn is not seeking re-election, so the mayor's race has no incumbent. City of Calvert City · Apr 14, 2026

The City Council contest has six candidates for six seats: J. Denae Shelton, James "Nick" Cole, Ralph W. Howard, Dustin Brown, H. Steve Freeman and Kevin B. Stokes. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026

Neeta Hale and Jeremy Rowe were both named to the search committee for a new city administrator in July 2026. The Lake News · Jul 15, 2026

Neeta Hale and Jeremy Rowe both spoke at the Calvert Area Development Association candidate forum on Oct. 10, 2026. The Lake News · Oct 11, 2026

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  1. 1. Should the council have adopted the city's FY 2026-27 budget as passed?

  2. 2. Should Calvert City raise trash pickup fees to keep the service self-supporting?

  3. 3. What should happen to Calvert City's zoning rules for new development?

  4. 4. Should the mayor have an office with regular hours at City Hall?

  5. 5. What should the city's main approach be to keeping Calvert City Elementary open?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted3 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

6 stay (not up this year): Dustin Brown, James "Nick" Cole, H. Steve Freeman, Ralph W. Howard, J. Denae Shelton, Kevin B. Stokes1 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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