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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Crestwood Mayor & City Commission Election 2026

5 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

The mayor's office and all four commission seats are on the ballot. Jim Kramer is the only candidate for mayor; five candidates are running for the four commission seats, and every voter can vote for up to four.

No-excuse in-person early voting begins · Oct 29

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What the next council decides

01Park plaza and city center4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn July 2026 the commission approved a design contract of up to $1 million with Encompass for two commercial buildings and a plaza next to The Maples Park.

What's on the tableThe next commission will review the designs and decide whether to bid out and build the project.

02Budget and property tax4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe commission adopted a $3.4 million budget in June 2026 and kept the property tax rate at 10 cents per $100 in September 2026.

What's on the tableThe commission sets the tax rate and adopts a budget each year.

03License-plate cameras3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn March 2026 the commission approved splitting the cost of Flock cameras with subdivisions when the cameras face major roads.

What's on the tableThe commission decides how many cameras the city funds and which subdivision cameras it shares the cost of.

04Pay for the mayor and commissioners2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn April 2026 the commission unanimously approved doubling the pay of the mayor and commissioners, starting Jan. 1, 2027.

What's on the tableThe officials elected in November will be the first paid at the new rates.

05City-owned downtown buildings3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city owns and is renovating downtown buildings, including Crestwood Manor, home of Crestwood Mercantile.

What's on the tableThe commission decides whether to buy, lease or sell city-owned commercial property.

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Jim Kramer is the only candidate on the ballot for mayor. Five candidates are on the ballot for the four commission seats. Kentucky State Board of Elections

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  1. 1. Should Crestwood keep moving ahead with the park plaza and its two commercial buildings next to The Maples Park?

  2. 2. Should the city keep its property tax rate at 10 cents per $100?

  3. 3. Should the city share the cost of Flock license-plate cameras with subdivisions?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted1 council decision, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 5 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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