Covington, KYVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Covington City Council Election 2026

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8 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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City Council · Vote for up to 6

Voters choose up to six council members citywide, and the top six vote-getters win seats on the new council that begins January 1, 2027; the mayor is not on the ballot this year.

1 note on these statements

Jay Fossett did not attend the April 13, 2026 candidate forum. LINK nky · Apr 14, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Ron WashingtonMayor of Covington3sourced

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Match quiz5 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesPolice surveillance technology, Housing, City budget and revenueKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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What the next council decides

Police surveillance technology

Where it standsOn September 8, 2026 the commission approved the Axon police-equipment contract with conditions on license plate readers, drones and Flock cameras, after removing the license plate reader line item.

What's on the tableWhether the new council keeps these limits and what police technology it approves in future contracts.

Housing

Where it standsCandidates at the April 2026 forum named housing as a focus, and incumbents pointed to the city's effort to inventory blighted properties for affordable housing development.

What's on the tableHow the council directs city land, grants and code enforcement toward housing.

City budget and revenue

Where it standsThe new council will take over budget-setting as the city moves to a mayor-council form of government on January 1, 2027.

What's on the tableHow the council balances city services and revenue, including fees and public safety costs.

  • Under the mayor-council plan the council performs legislative duties such as enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. City of Covington
  • LINK nky reported that candidates emphasized their roles in creating a budget would become more prominent under the new form of government. LINK nky · Apr 14, 2026

Business growth and Latonia

Where it standsThe commission approved Latonia small business incentive changes in July 2026 and the city has prioritized Latonia.

What's on the tableHow much the city spends on business incentives and where it focuses economic development.

Government transition and transparency

Where it standsCovington moves from the city manager form to a mayor-council form on January 1, 2027, with a six-member council elected this November.

What's on the tableHow the new council works with the mayor and what financial information it makes public.

  • Voters approved the change to a mayor-council form of government on November 5, 2024, effective January 1, 2027. City of Covington
  • The mayor holds executive powers such as vetoing legislation and may vote to break most ties in council meetings. City of Covington

Who matches you?

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  1. 1. How should Covington handle police surveillance technology such as license plate readers and drones?

  2. 2. How should Covington add affordable housing?

  3. 3. How should the new council handle the city budget?

  4. 4. How should Covington use incentives to grow business?

  5. 5. How should the city show residents where money goes?

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The seat math

1 stay (not up this year): Ron Washington6 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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