Highland Heights City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Rene
Heinrich

Rene Heinrich, 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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About: Family law attorney who has served multiple terms on the Highland Heights City Council.

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01Local government1 sourced position

Said local government works without partisan division.
Local government is a great space because we are not divided by partisan politics. We all work together.”
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02City budget2 sourced positions

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Said the council works to review road quality, maintain the tax base and make sure taxes are spent wisely.
Own statementLINK nky Link
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, 2026 Link How the council voted

03The Commons green space2 sourced positions

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Pointed to a new recreational area with pickleball and bocce ball courts that will soon open.
Own statementLINK nky Link
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, 2026 Link How the council voted

04Property 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, 2026 Link How the council voted

05Sunset 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, 2026 Link How 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, 2026 Link How 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, 2026 Link How the council voted

07Past races1 sourced position

Ran for Highland Heights City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementCampbell County Clerk · Nov 5, 2024 Link

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Said the council works to review road quality, maintain the tax base and make sure taxes are spent wisely.
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote ·LINK nky

On the record

Voted yes on Ordinance 02-2026, the city budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 (passed 4-0, June 2026).
Jun 2, 2026 ·Highland Heights City Council minutes, June 2, 2026 · Jun 2, 2026

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