Elsmere Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Marty
Lenhof

Marty Lenhof, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Elsmere in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Eric Bunzow.

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The race · Mayor

About: Marty Lenhof is the incumbent Mayor of Elsmere, first elected in 2010, and a former teacher and coach.

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01Dixie Highway1 sourced position

Said the city pushed back on the Dixie Highway reconfiguration after listening to residents' concerns.
And we pushed back to protect community streets and the safety of our neighborhoods.”
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02Public works building1 sourced position

Called the new public works building long overdue for the city.
This is long overdue for the city,”
Own statementLINK nky · Aug 28, 2026 Link

03City services1 sourced position

Listed finishing Community Center renovations, expanding recreation, restarting the city newsletter and keeping a balanced budget as next steps.
This includes completing renovations to the Community Center, expanding our renewed recreation program, restarting the Elsmere newsletter, Beyond the Tracks, and ensuring we maintain a balanced budget”
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04Garvey Avenue bridge1 sourced position

Called for Norfolk Southern to work with the state transportation cabinet to fix the Garvey Avenue bridge quickly.
The safety impacts of this change are significant, and residents deserve a reliable solution,”
Own statementLINK nky · Aug 13, 2026 Link

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