Cumberland Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Charles
Raleigh
Charles Raleigh, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Cumberland in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Mayor of Cumberland since 2016.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026
Cumberland Mayor Charles Raleigh is unopposed. Harlan Enterprise · Jun 5, 2026
On the record: Charles Raleigh
6 sourced01Flood control1 sourced position
as reported by the Harlan Enterprise
Said he asked that future Looney Creek flood-control work stop buying and tearing down properties, and raise houses instead.
It takes away our tax base and takes away businesses in our area that can’t relocate”
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · Oct 29, 2025Link
02Blighted property1 sourced position
as reported by the Harlan Enterprise
Said the city has torn down around five commercial and 20 residential properties, with around 20 more to go.
I intend to get them all down as soon as the landfill will take them.”
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · Oct 29, 2025Link
03Water and sewer1 sourced position
as reported by the Harlan Enterprise; not a direct quote
Said his goals are to keep replacing aging water and sewer lines, install digital water meters and apply for grants.
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · Oct 29, 2025Link
04Grants1 sourced position
as reported by the Harlan Enterprise
Said he made it his mission to apply for grants that pay for town improvement projects.
I will continue to seek out any funding that beautifies our town no matter how big or small.”
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · Oct 29, 2025Link
05Former Cumberland High School1 sourced position
as reported by the Harlan Enterprise; not a direct quote
Said the city plans to seek funding to revitalize portions of the former Cumberland High School and explore new uses for it (August 2026).
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · Aug 26, 2026Link
06Jobs1 sourced position
as reported by the Harlan Enterprise
At a 2022 candidate forum, called the build-ready industrial site in Cumberland a great project that could bring about 150 jobs.
Once we get somebody in there, we’re talking, according to my estimates…about 150 jobs.”
Forum answerHarlan Enterprise · Oct 17, 2022Link
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