Highland Heights City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Deborah Ann
Ball
Deborah Ann Ball, the incumbent, is running for Highland Heights City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Deborah Ann BallYou’re reading
- 02John Braun IIIncumbent
- 03Gary ChinnIncumbent
- 04Christie Fillhardt
- 05Patricia HayleyIncumbent
- 06Rene HeinrichIncumbent
- 07Jesse Hockenbury
Background
- About
- Highland Heights City Council member who has lived in the city since 2006.
On the record: Deborah Ann Ball
8 sourced01Role on council1 sourced position
Said in 2024 that she weighs council decisions from many perspectives and asks residents for input.
I look at all the opportunities presented to the council from as many perspectives as I can. I discuss those opportunities with many different constituents to get their input, and I make a decision that I think will benefit both the residents and the city.”
02Property tax1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 04-2026, setting the property tax rate at $1.44 per $1,000 (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteHighland Heights City Council minutes, September 22, 2026 (special meeting) · Sep 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 02-2026, the city budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteHighland Heights City Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Sunset Drive rezoning2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 01-2026, rezoning about 11.4 acres at Sunset and University Drive to Residential Three (R-3) (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteHighland Heights City Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 12-2025, annexing unincorporated territory next to the city (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteHighland Heights City Council minutes, January 6, 2026 · Jan 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05The Commons green space1 sourced position
Voted yes on Municipal Order 04-2026, accepting the bid to build The Commons at Highland Heights Phase One-A amenities (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteHighland Heights City Council minutes, March 3, 2026 · Mar 3, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Trash collection1 sourced position
Voted yes on Municipal Order 11-2026, extending the Rumpke waste and recycling contract through June 2028 at $23.19 per unit per month (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteHighland Heights City Council minutes, June 16, 2026 · Jun 16, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Past races1 sourced position
Ran for Highland Heights City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementCampbell County Clerk · Nov 5, 2024Link
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