Cold Spring City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Chris
Ampfer
Chris Ampfer, the incumbent, is running for Cold Spring City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Chris AmpferYou’re reading
- 02Lisa Schmidt CavanaughIncumbent
- 03Steve CunninghamIncumbent
- 04Joe Heil
- 05Paul Kloeker
- 06Mason Meyer
- 07Cindy MooreIncumbent
- 08Laura VroegindeweyIncumbent
Background
- About
- Engineer with more than 30 years of experience, seeking another term on the Cold Spring City Council.
On the record: Chris Ampfer
9 sourced01Roads and traffic1 sourced position
In 2024, said the city should work with the state transportation cabinet to reduce traffic on U.S. 27 and improve the corridor's appearance.
I would like the city to work with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to reduce traffic on U.S. 27 and make the corridor through the city more visually appealing,”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
02Disc golf course1 sourced position
Moved to go forward with a disc golf course; the motion died for lack of a second (Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Cold Spring · Sep 14, 2026Link
03Property tax rate1 sourced position
Voted yes on the first reading of the 2026-27 tax ordinance keeping the real property rate at 12.5 cents per $100 (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Cold Spring · Sep 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Annexation and growth1 sourced position
Voted yes on annexing about 12.86 acres and zoning it Mixed Use Plan Development (second reading, passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Cold Spring · Jul 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Dog park1 sourced position
Voted yes on tabling a proposed dog park until February (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
Council voteCity of Cold Spring · Sep 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Board appointments1 sourced position
Voted yes on reappointing Paul Kloeker to the Planning and Zoning Commission (passed 3-0 with two abstentions, Aug. 2026).
Council voteCity of Cold Spring · Aug 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07City budget and pay1 sourced position
Voted yes on the first reading of a 2025-26 budget amendment funding park playsets, pay plan changes and Social Security participation (6 yes, 0 no, Oct. 2025).
Council voteCity of Cold Spring · Oct 13, 2025LinkHow the council voted
08Public safety1 sourced position
Voted yes on an ordinance prohibiting activities on public roadways with medians (second reading, 6 yes, 0 no, Oct. 2025).
Council voteCity of Cold Spring · Oct 13, 2025LinkHow the council voted
09Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Cold Spring City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementCampbell County Clerk · Nov 5, 2024Link
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