Crescent Springs Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Jeff
Smith
Jeff Smith is running for mayor of Crescent Springs in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Brian Barclay.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Brian Barclay
- 02Jeff SmithYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Crescent Springs City Council member who formerly worked as a police officer and in public works.
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: Jeff Smith
14 sourced01Taxes1 sourced position
Said he is running to improve city services while lowering taxes.
to improve the public services offered to the citizens while lowering taxes.”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
02Buttermilk Pike traffic1 sourced position
Called Buttermilk Pike traffic his number one priority and proposed adjusting signal timing and rerouting tractor-trailer traffic.
My plan is to work with the State Hwy. Dept. to remedy traffic conditions on Buttermilk Pike and the surrounding streets,”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
03Grants1 sourced position
Said he would pursue grant funding for road repairs and other city projects.
I will be committed to pursuing grant funding to support road repairs and other essential city projects, minimizing tax liabilities,”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
04Fire department funding2 sourced positions
Said the extra fire allocation rewarded the fire authority instead of disciplining it over its hiring of full-time staff.
rewarding the Crescent/Villa Fire Authority, rather than disciplining them for their breach of contract.”
Own statementLINK nky · Mar 26, 2026Link
Voted no 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 yes 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 yes 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 budget3 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 no 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
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said at the June 2026 meeting that he voted no on Ordinance 2026-5 because he disagreed with Municipal Order 2024-5, which dealt with the hiring of full-time employees at the fire department.
Own statementCrescent Springs City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026Link
08Ireland Avenue development2 sourced positions
Voted yes 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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City budget
In their words
Said at the June 2026 meeting that he voted no on Ordinance 2026-5 because he disagreed with Municipal Order 2024-5, which dealt with the hiring of full-time employees at the fire department.
Jun 22, 2026 ·as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·Crescent Springs City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-4, the city budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Jun 22, 2026 ·Crescent Springs City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026
Voted no on Ordinance 2026-5, amending the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget (passed 4-2, June 2026).
Jun 22, 2026 ·Crescent Springs City Council minutes, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026
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