Edgewood City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Ben
Barlage
Ben Barlage, the incumbent, is running for Edgewood City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 7 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Ben BarlageYou’re reading
- 02Joe MessmerIncumbent
- 03W. Jamie RuehlIncumbent
- 04Jeff SchreiverIncumbent
- 05Bridget Grady SpearsIncumbent
- 06Rob ThelenIncumbent
Background
- About
- Ben Barlage is a licensed architect who has worked for GBBN Architects since 1994. He was appointed to the Edgewood City Council in October 2013.
On the record: Ben Barlage
6 sourced01City budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-06-03, the city budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteEdgewood City Council minutes, June 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget amendment for the health insurance fund (passed 6-0, August 2026).
Council voteEdgewood City Council minutes, August 3, 2026 · Aug 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Dudley Road1 sourced position
Voted yes to proceed with milling and paving Dudley Road Phase III and IV with Riegler Blacktop, after staff proposed ending the federal and state grant for that phase (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteEdgewood City Council minutes, June 15, 2026 · Jun 15, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Firefighter schedule1 sourced position
Voted yes to move firefighters from a 56-hour to a 48-hour work week (passed 6-1, August 2026).
Council voteEdgewood City Council minutes, August 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Priorities1 sourced position
Said on his city council biography that he wants to keep Edgewood the way it is.
Our city is a spectacular place to live, work and play, and I would like to keep it that way!”
Own statementCity of EdgewoodLink
05Past races1 sourced position
Ran for Edgewood City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementKenton County Clerk · Nov 5, 2024Link
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