Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Flemingsburg Mayor & City Council Election 2026
6 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 10 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
Mayor
1 seat- Van "Doodle" AlexanderIncumbentMayor of Flemingsburg since November 2023 and a Flemingsburg businessman for 40 years. He served 14 years on the City Council.6sourced
- Lonnie D. BrewerCandidate for Mayor of Flemingsburg.1sourced
- Joe Dunaway Jr.Former City of Flemingsburg employee of close to thirty years and a lifelong Fleming County resident.4sourced
City Council
Vote for up to 6- Danny CarpenterIncumbentFormer Flemingsburg chief of police and a City Council member since January 2019.10sourced
- Alan D. DavisIncumbentDairy Queen manager, small-business owner and a City Council member since January 2023.9sourced
- Angela C. GrahamIncumbentRetired Fleming County Schools teacher in her third term on the Flemingsburg City Council.12sourced
- Terry L. McKeeIncumbentRetired Dayton Power & Light/AES employee and a City Council member since January 2023.10sourced
- Gary RobertsCandidate for Flemingsburg City Council.1sourced
- Meredith StoryIncumbentSelf-employed businessperson who has served various City Council terms since 1984.12sourced
- Marty VoiersIncumbentRetired public educator and Director of Emergency Management for Fleming County.10sourced
Voters citywide choose one mayor and may vote for up to six City Council candidates; the six with the most votes win.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- U.S. Senate
- Andy Barr · Republican Party
- Charles Booker · Democratic Party
- Christopher Campbell · Kentucky Party
- Statewide measures1 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
What the next council decides
01Water and gas meters3 sourced facts
Where it standsIn July 2026 the council voted 2-3 against proceeding with a Trane survey for the city's water and gas project.
What's on the tableWhether and how to replace water and gas meters and add leak detection, and how to pay for it.
- Councilman Voiers presented information on upgrading water and gas meters, installing leak detection equipment to reduce water loss and using radio-read technology. Flemingsburg City Council minutes, 2026-07-13 · Jul 13, 2026
- The council discussed financing options and the possibility of upgrading all City and Mason County meters. Flemingsburg City Council minutes, 2026-07-13 · Jul 13, 2026
- A motion to proceed with Trane's survey failed, with Davis and Voiers voting for it and Graham, Story and Carpenter against. Flemingsburg City Council special meeting minutes, 2026-07-27 · Jul 27, 2026
02Business incubator4 sourced facts
Where it standsThe city hired Hub + Weber as architects for a business incubator project in May 2026.
What's on the tableWhether to go ahead with the business incubator and how much city money to put toward it.
- The council dedicated $10,524 as the city's match for the business incubator space grant. Flemingsburg City Council minutes, 2026-02-09 · Feb 9, 2026
- In April 2026 the city was told state funding for the matching grant had run out and the city was not selected. Flemingsburg City Council special meeting minutes, 2026-04-06 · Apr 6, 2026
- The council approved $5,000 for preliminary architectural drawings. Flemingsburg City Council minutes, 2026-05-11 · May 11, 2026
- In September 2026 the council tabled the grant program agreement for the Business Incubator project for further corrections and clarification. Flemingsburg Gazette · Sep 16, 2026
03Water and sewer lines4 sourced facts
Where it standsThe city is pursuing grant-funded water line projects on Foxspring, Spates and Highland/Crest avenues and Phase II and III sewer rehabilitation.
What's on the tableWhich water and sewer projects to fund and how much local match money to commit.
- The council dedicated $1,995 as the city's match for the Foxspring Ave water line replacement project and $4,860 for the Phase II sewer I&I rehab. Flemingsburg City Council minutes, 2026-02-09 · Feb 9, 2026
- For the Highland/Crest Avenue project, the city would be responsible for approximately a twenty percent local match. Flemingsburg City Council minutes, 2026-07-13 · Jul 13, 2026
- In September 2026 the council awarded a contract to Bluegrass Engineering for the Fox Spring Avenue project. Flemingsburg Gazette · Sep 16, 2026
- The FY 2026-27 utility budget appropriates $4,512,549.36 for water, gas, wastewater and sanitation. City of Flemingsburg · Jun 8, 2026
04Backyard chickens3 sourced facts
Where it standsA proposed backyard chicken ordinance is still in revision; an animal ordinance amendment was tabled in August 2026.
What's on the tableWhat limits, if any, to put on backyard chickens and roosters inside city limits.
- The code enforcement officer told the council the city can limit residents to 6 chickens and ban roosters. Flemingsburg City Council minutes, 2026-03-09 · Mar 9, 2026
- Council discussion included requiring chickens to remain enclosed while allowing existing roosters to be grandfathered. Flemingsburg City Council minutes, 2026-07-13 · Jul 13, 2026
- The council tabled Ordinance 8-26-1 amending the animal ordinance because it was not ready. Flemingsburg City Council minutes, 2026-08-10 · Aug 10, 2026
05Growth and annexation2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe Fleming County Industrial Park and Maher Storage properties were annexed into the city limits in 2026.
What's on the tableWhether to keep expanding city limits and how to plan for new homes and businesses.
- Mayor Alexander reported that the Fleming County Industrial Park and Maher Storage properties had been annexed into the city limits. Flemingsburg City Council minutes, 2026-06-08 · Jun 8, 2026
- The code enforcement officer reported that the comprehensive plan will soon be ready for the council's approval. Flemingsburg City Council minutes, 2026-08-10 · Aug 10, 2026
06City budget3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe FY 2026-27 general fund budget appropriates $3,814,808.09.
What's on the tableHow to balance spending on police, streets and other services against taxes and fees.
- The general fund budget estimates $1,400,000 in occupational tax revenue and $240,000 in real estate taxes. City of Flemingsburg · Jun 8, 2026
- The general fund budget appropriates $1,332,230.86 for police and codes and $519,163.27 for the fire department. City of Flemingsburg · Jun 8, 2026
- In August 2026 the Finance Committee said the property tax rate would go up somewhat next year. Flemingsburg City Council minutes, 2026-08-10 · Aug 10, 2026
1 note on these statements
City Council minutes record that a motion to proceed with Trane's water and gas survey failed on July 27, 2026, with Terry L. McKee absent at roll call. Flemingsburg City Council special meeting minutes, 2026-07-27 · Jul 27, 2026
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1. Should Flemingsburg move ahead with a Trane survey of its water and gas systems to upgrade meters?
2. Should the city turn the former City Hall/Police Station into a business incubator?
3. Should Flemingsburg keep annexing land to make room for new homes and businesses?
Key dates
- Last day to register or make changes for the General ElectionFleming County ClerkOct 5, 2026
- Online mail-in absentee ballot request portal closes (11:59 p.m.)Fleming County ClerkOct 20, 2026
- Excused in-person absentee voting begins (Oct. 21-23 and Oct. 26-28)Fleming County ClerkOct 21, 2026
- No-excuse in-person early voting (Oct. 29-31)Fleming County ClerkOct 29, 2026
- Election Day (polls open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.)Fleming County ClerkNov 3, 2026
The seat math
0 stay (not up this year): 6 on this ballot
6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.
- The ballot lists 'Vote for One' for Mayor, City of Flemingsburg, and 'Vote for up to Six' for City Council, City of Flemingsburg, on a nonpartisan city ballot. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026
- Flemingsburg has a mayor/council form of government. Kentucky Department for Local Government
- Under Kentucky's mayor-council plan, the mayor presides at council meetings but may vote only to break a tie. KRS 83A.130
- Under the Kentucky Constitution, mayors serve four-year terms and members of city legislative boards serve two-year terms. Kentucky Constitution, Section 160
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