Hazard Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
James Logan
Fields
James Logan Fields is running for mayor of Hazard in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Donald "Happy" Mobelini.
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The race · Mayor
- 01James Logan FieldsYou’re reading
- 02Donald "Happy" MobeliniIncumbent
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- Has worked at WYMT, the fire department and the water plant, he said at an April 2026 candidate forum.
At an April 23, 2026 forum before the May 19 primary, mayoral candidates Donald "Happy" Mobelini, James Logan Fields and Christian McGilton spoke, and candidate Howard Sumner was absent. Hazard Herald · May 10, 2026
On the record: James Logan Fields
2 sourced01Jobs and small business1 sourced position
As quoted by the Hazard Herald from an April 23, 2026 candidate forum
Said small businesses don't do much for the city and that Hazard needs jobs paying $20 to $22 an hour.
The small businesses don’t really do much for us. We need jobs that pay good money. We need jobs that pay $20-$22 an hour; everyone can’t live off of a small wage.”
Forum answerHazard Herald · May 10, 2026Link
02Retail recruitment1 sourced position
As quoted by the Hazard Herald from an April 23, 2026 candidate forum
Said Hobby Lobby and TJ Maxx will bring some revenue but will hurt the town.
Hobby Lobby and TJ Maxx will bring some revenue, but it’s going to kill the town.”
Forum answerHazard Herald · May 10, 2026Link
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