Crescent Springs City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Bob
Mueller
Bob Mueller, the incumbent, is running for Crescent Springs City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Robert "Bob" Flaherty
- 02Thomas Patrick Hackett
- 03Michele Hogan
- 04Carol McGowanIncumbent
- 05Bob MuellerYou’re reading
- 06David Seeger Jr.
- 07Jeannine Bell "JB" SmithIncumbent
- 08Mark WurtenbergerIncumbent
Background
- About
- Crescent Springs City Council member who spent over 26 years in management at Procter & Gamble.
On the record: Bob Mueller
12 sourced01Reasons for running1 sourced position
Called council service rewarding and said he wants residents and businesses to have confidence in how the city is managed.
It is one of the most rewarding activities I’ve engaged in, and a responsibility I look forward to undertaking again,”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 9, 2026Link
02Taxes1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Said the city needs additional revenue without relying solely on higher taxes, such as by attracting businesses to vacant commercial properties.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 9, 2026Link
03Buttermilk Pike traffic1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Supports working with state and county officials to improve traffic signals, intersections and road connectivity.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 9, 2026Link
04Fire department funding1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-3, adding $120,000 for the Crescent-Villa Hills Fire Authority (3-3 council tie; passed on the mayor's tie-breaking vote, March 2026).
Council voteCrescent Springs City Council minutes, March 23, 2026 · Mar 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Fire department hiring1 sourced position
Voted no on an amendment adding that the fire authority's full-time employees shall be approved by council (3-3 tie; failed on the mayor's tie-breaking vote, March 2026).
Council voteCrescent Springs City Council minutes, March 23, 2026 · Mar 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Old Crescent Springs streets2 sourced positions
Voted no on tabling Ordinance 2026-2, which would set one-way traffic patterns on streets in Old Crescent Springs (passed 4-2, March 2026).
Council voteCrescent Springs City Council minutes, March 23, 2026 · Mar 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Municipal Order 2026-5, authorizing engineering design and cost estimates for the Old Crescent Springs street and stormwater project (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteCrescent Springs City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 (special meeting) · May 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07City budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-4, the city budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteCrescent Springs City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-5, amending the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget (passed 4-2, June 2026).
Council voteCrescent Springs City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Ireland Avenue development2 sourced positions
Voted no on a motion to add conditions, including left-turn-only exits onto Harris Street, to the Ireland Avenue development settlement (3-3 tie; failed on the mayor's tie-breaking vote, August 2026).
Council voteCrescent Springs City Council minutes, August 24, 2026 · Aug 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-9, approving the settlement of the Ireland Development lawsuit over 620-632 Ireland Avenue (passed 6-0, August 2026).
Council voteCrescent Springs City Council minutes, August 24, 2026 · Aug 24, 2026LinkHow the council voted
09Past races1 sourced position
Ran for Crescent Springs City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementKenton County Clerk · Nov 5, 2024Link
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