Crescent Springs Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Brian
Barclay
Brian Barclay is running for mayor of Crescent Springs in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jeff Smith.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Brian BarclayYou’re reading
- 02Jeff Smith
Background
- About
- Works in the insurance sector and formerly served on the Crescent Springs City Council.
Incumbent Mayor Mike Daugherty is not running for reelection; Brian Barclay and Jeff Smith are running for mayor. LINK nky · Oct 8, 2026
On the record: Brian Barclay
6 sourced01Reasons for running1 sourced position
Said he is running to carry forward the city's progress while staying fiscally responsible.
I am running for mayor because Crescent Springs has a strong foundation and real momentum, and I want to help carry that forward,”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 8, 2026Link
02Buttermilk Pike traffic1 sourced position
Called traffic in the Buttermilk corridor a regional issue and said he would work with neighboring cities, the county and the state on solutions.
Progress for our city depends on collaboration, and I will actively work across agencies and jurisdictions to move projects forward and deliver results,”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 8, 2026Link
03Old Crescent Springs streets1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke at the March 2026 council meeting in support of the proposed one-way street configuration in Old Crescent Springs.
Own statementCrescent Springs City Council minutes, March 23, 2026 · Mar 23, 2026Link
04Fire department funding1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Speaking at the March 2026 council meeting as a Fire Authority Board member, said the proposed fire budget amendment was meant to reduce and manage overtime expenses.
Own statementCrescent Springs City Council minutes, March 23, 2026 · Mar 23, 2026Link
05Past races2 sourced positions
Ran for Crescent Springs City Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementKenton County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022Link
Ran for Crescent Springs City Council in 2024 (lost).
Own statementKenton County Clerk · Nov 5, 2024Link
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