Edgewood Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

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John David Link, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Edgewood in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Michael Thelen.

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The race · Mayor

01John David LinkYou’re reading
02Michael Thelen

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Background

About: John Link has been Edgewood's mayor since the beginning of 1994. He served on the city council in the 1970s and worked in sales for Litton Industries.

Six candidates are on the ballot for the seven at-large council seats, and two candidates, John David Link and Michael Thelen, are running for mayor. Kentucky State Board of Elections

On the record: John David Link

6 sourced

01License-plate cameras2 sourced positions

Announced in September 2026 that the city would pause its Flock camera program and seek public input, and said this was not a decision to abandon the technology.
This is not a decision to abandon the technology or diminish our support for the Edgewood Police Department,”
Own statementLINK nky · Sep 3, 2026 Link
Wrote that the city has a responsibility to protect both public safety and individual rights.
Public safety and individual rights aren’t competing values,”
Own statementLINK nky · Sep 3, 2026 Link

02Property tax1 sourced position

as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Said he wants to keep tax rates low while ensuring essential services.
Own statementLINK nky Link

03Dudley Road1 sourced position

as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Pointed to the ongoing Dudley Road construction from Madison Pike to Dixie Highway, a roughly $12 million project, as a specific priority.
Own statementLINK nky Link

04E-bikes and scooters1 sourced position

Told a resident at the August 2026 council meeting that the city is working on an ordinance to address e-bikes and e-scooters on sidewalks.
Own statementEdgewood City Council minutes, August 17, 2026 · Aug 17, 2026 Link

05Past races1 sourced position

Ran for Mayor of Edgewood in 2022 (won).
Own statementKenton County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022 Link

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