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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 Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Joe
Meadors

Joe Meadors, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Harlan in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Geoff Marietta.

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The race · Mayor

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Background

About: Mayor of Harlan, running for re-election in 2026.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Nonpartisan
Party: Nonpartisan race. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026

Joe Meadors and Geoff Marietta are the two candidates for Mayor of Harlan. Harlan Enterprise · Jun 5, 2026

On the record: Joe Meadors

5 sourced

01Blighted property1 sourced position

as reported by the Harlan Enterprise
Said the city has demolished around 20 residential and eight commercial properties, with several more scheduled to be torn down.
We have demolished around 20 residential and eight commercial properties and several more are scheduled to be torn down.”
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · Jan 15, 2026 Link

02Annexation1 sourced position

as reported by the Harlan Enterprise
Said annexing the Holiday Apartments would add property value, property tax and garbage fee revenue, and residents to the city.
This would be a gain in property valuation for the city and hence a gain in real property taxes and garbage collection fees”
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · Feb 17, 2026 Link

03Property tax1 sourced position

as reported by the Harlan Enterprise; not a direct quote
Recommended raising the real property tax rate to .466 cents per $100 of assessed value in August 2025, citing higher insurance costs.
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · Aug 25, 2025 Link

04Employee benefits1 sourced position

as reported by the Harlan Enterprise
Said the city would pay the 2026-27 increase in employee health insurance premiums rather than pass it on to employees.
If you make them start paying for part of their health insurance and cut it back, you’re taking from them.”
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · Jun 28, 2026 Link

05Sewer service1 sourced position

as reported by the Harlan Enterprise; not a direct quote
Asked the council in September 2025 to raise sewer hookup fees to $1,200 for residential and $2,500 for commercial customers.
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · Sep 11, 2025 Link

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