Cold Spring City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Joe
Heil
Joe Heil 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 AmpferIncumbent
- 02Lisa Schmidt CavanaughIncumbent
- 03Steve CunninghamIncumbent
- 04Joe HeilYou’re reading
- 05Paul Kloeker
- 06Mason Meyer
- 07Cindy MooreIncumbent
- 08Laura VroegindeweyIncumbent
Background
- About
- Founder and owner of Barleycorn's, a longtime Cold Spring restaurant, and a 38-year city resident.
On the record: Joe Heil
3 sourced01Growth and safety2 sourced positions
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Said controlled growth is good, but not at the expense of the city's neighborhoods or personal safety.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Said rapid business growth brings traffic issues, safety concerns and important decisions about tax dollars.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
02Experience1 sourced position
Cited his restaurant ownership and service on civic and city boards and committees.
I have been founder, owner and operator of one of Cold Spring’s longest restaurant establishments as well as having served on numerous civic and city boards and committees”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
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