Flatwoods Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Buford Hurley
II
Buford Hurley II, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Flatwoods in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Buford Hurley II has been mayor of Flatwoods since 2023.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Flatwoods
Mayor Buford Hurley II is the only candidate printed on the ballot for Mayor of Flatwoods. Kentucky State Board of Elections · Nov 3, 2026
On the record: Buford Hurley II
4 sourced01City pool2 sourced positions
Said closing the pool for summer 2026 was a difficult decision for him and the council.
It’s a very difficult decision for myself and for Council because we’re all pro-activities for our community, especially our kids,”
Own statementWSAZ · Apr 30, 2026Link
as reported by WSAZ; not a direct quote
Said the city plans to hire a company, complete a design and work toward a cost to fix the pool and get it running again.
Own statementWSAZ · Aug 18, 2026Link
02Water and sewer rates1 sourced position
Said in May 2025 that Flatwoods does not own its water supply and buys water from Russell and Ashland to resell to customers.
Flatwoods is a larger city for this part of Kentucky, but we do not own our own water supply system, so we have to get water from suppliers and our local suppliers are the city of Russell and Ashland,”
Own statementWSAZ · May 6, 2025Link
03911 services1 sourced position
Was reappointed by the Kentucky League of Cities to a four-year term on the Kentucky 911 Services Board (September 2026).
Own statementFlatwoods City Council agenda packet, September 17, 2026 (Kentucky League of Cities letter) · Sep 15, 2026Link
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