What political party is Jeff Phillips?

Nonpartisan race. The ballot lists 'Vote for One' for Mayor, City of Harlan, and 'Vote for up to Seven' for City Council, City of Harlan, on the nonpartisan city ballot.

Harlan City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Jeff
Phillips

Jeff Phillips, the incumbent, is running for Harlan City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 7 seats.

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Background

About: Harlan City Council member who won a council seat in the November 2024 election.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Nonpartisan
Party: Nonpartisan race. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026

On the record: Jeff Phillips

5 sourced

01Water rates1 sourced position

as reported by the Harlan Enterprise
Said the city has been fortunate with the Harlan Municipal Water Works during a December 2025 council discussion of a 15 percent water rate increase.
I will say we’ve been blessed with the water works, that we haven’t had a lot of problems”
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · Dec 18, 2025 Link

02Pedestrian safety1 sourced position

as reported by the Harlan Enterprise; not a direct quote
Raised concerns about visually impaired people crossing downtown streets and proposed warning signs for drivers.
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · May 7, 2026 Link

03Council appointment1 sourced position

as reported by the Harlan Enterprise; not a direct quote
Nominated Jason Childers to fill the council vacancy left by Justin Luttrell (May 2026).
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · May 13, 2026 Link

04Sewer service1 sourced position

as reported by the Harlan Enterprise; not a direct quote
Seconded the motion to declare an emergency over the exposed Clovertown sewer line and asked what the repair would cost (January 2026).
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · Jan 20, 2026 Link

05Past elections1 sourced position

Ran for Harlan City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · Nov 5, 2024 Link

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