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Central City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Shannon
Coombs

Shannon Coombs, the incumbent, is running for Central City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 14 candidates are running for 8 seats.

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Nov 3Election Day

The race · City Council

  1. 01Chris Cary
  2. 02Shannon CoombsYou’re reading
  3. 03Jerry "Pat" DurallIncumbent
  4. 04Janet HearldIncumbent
  5. 05David HiggsIncumbent
  6. 06Mike JenkinsIncumbent
  7. 07Mary Lee Kelly
  8. 08Ellanee LancasterIncumbent
  9. 09Jerry Legrand
  10. 10Richard "Dicky" MillerIncumbent
  11. 11Jack Reno
  12. 12Cassie ReynoldsIncumbent
  13. 13David L. Richey
  14. 14Brandon Wooldridge
All 15 Central City candidates →

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Member of the Central City City Council.
Occupation (from candidate statement)
Nonpartisan

On the record: Shannon Coombs

4 sourced
01City Hall investigation2 sourced positions

  • Said in June 2026 that the issues raised in former Mayor Tony Armour's letter would be investigated by an outside source.

    It would be wrong to comment on anything until the investigation happens”

    Own statementMessenger-Inquirer · Jun 18, 2026Link

  • Was one of two council members named as contacts on the council's June 2026 press release requesting a state audit investigation of allegations involving roof repairs performed by then-Mayor Tony Armour.

    Own statementCity of Central City · Jun 19, 2026Link

02Mayor's office1 sourced position

  • Said Malcolm West, who is running unopposed for mayor, offered to serve the rest of the term, and the council thought appointing him was best for the city.

    It’s a big responsibility, but we thought it best for the city.”

    Own statementMessenger-Inquirer · Jun 26, 2026Link

03Past elections1 sourced position

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