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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Greensburg Mayor & City Council Election 2026

6 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 10 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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Voters citywide elect the mayor and may vote for up to six City Council candidates; the six with the most votes win. Three candidates are running for mayor and seven for the six council seats.

In-person no-excuse absentee voting begins · Oct 29

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What the next council decides

01Sewer repairs4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2026 a 10-inch main sewer line that crossed Clover Lick Creek fell into the creek after a concrete support pier collapsed.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide how to repair the failed sewer crossing and how to pay for it.

02Downtown and tourism2 sourced facts

Where it standsMayor John Michael Shuffett has talked about improvements to the foot bridge and a possible future entertainment district.

What's on the tableThe council would have to approve spending on projects such as the foot bridge and any ordinance creating an entertainment district.

03Walking, biking and streets2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is developing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan funded by a CDC grant through the state Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

What's on the tableThe council will decide which walking and biking projects from the plan to fund and build.

  • The City of Greensburg is developing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan after being awarded a CDC grant through the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Green River Media · Mar 22, 2026
  • A survey organized by the Lake Cumberland District Health Department will help develop a network of prioritized projects to improve walking and bicycling in the city. Green River Media · Mar 22, 2026
04Fire protection2 sourced facts

Where it standsGary Buckner was named the new Fire Chief for the City of Greensburg in February 2026.

What's on the tableThe council sets the fire department's budget each year.

1 note on these statements

The City Council candidates are current council members Chris Borders, Jerry E. Cowherd, Edward "Ed" Gorin, Julie Givens Smyrichinsky and Alex Taylor, along with Kyle Coffey and Bobby "Glenn" Landis Jr. Green River Media

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    Key dates

    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 Department for Local Government lists Greensburg's government type as Mayor/Council. Kentucky Department for Local Government
    • In mayor-council cities in Kentucky, the mayor presides over council meetings but votes only to break a tie. KRS 83A.130
    • The Greensburg City Council has six members, and the mayor and council members are elected at large. City of Greensburg
    • The City Council meets at 5:00 pm (CST) on the third Monday of each month in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 110 W. Court St. City of Greensburg

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