Edgewood City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Rob
Thelen

Rob Thelen, 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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About: Rob Thelen is a senior IT project manager. He earned a master's degree in public administration from Northern Kentucky University.

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01Firefighter 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, 2026 Link How the council voted

02City budget1 sourced position

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, 2026 Link How the council voted

03City safety1 sourced position

Voted yes on Resolution 2026-02, approving the mayor to sign the Northern Kentucky SWAT interlocal agreement (passed 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteEdgewood City Council minutes, March 2, 2026 · Mar 2, 2026 Link

04Priorities1 sourced position

Said on his city council biography that he wants to help the city reach its future goals.
I have a vested interest in the future of the city and want to help the city reach its future goals.”
Own statementCity of Edgewood Link

05Past races1 sourced position

Ran for Edgewood City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementKenton County Clerk · Nov 5, 2024 Link

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