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How the council voted

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Hurstbourne voter guide

City budget

May 26, 2026

Introducing Ordinance 26-07, the 2026-27 annual budget, for first reading

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, May 2026

  • YesBen JacksonVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-07, the 2026-27 annual budget, for first reading (passed unanimously, May 2026).
  • YesBill LeavellVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-07, the 2026-27 annual budget, for first reading (passed unanimously, May 2026).
  • YesChristina LeahyVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-07, the 2026-27 annual budget, for first reading (passed unanimously, May 2026).
  • YesJohn MayVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-07, the 2026-27 annual budget, for first reading (passed unanimously, May 2026).
  • YesMary Schneider MasickVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-07, the 2026-27 annual budget, for first reading (passed unanimously, May 2026).

Hurstbourne City Commission regular meeting minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026Link

Jun 23, 2026

Ordinance 26-08, amending the 2025-26 budget

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, June 2026

  • YesBen JacksonVoted yes on Ordinance 26-08, amending the 2025-26 budget (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesBill LeavellVoted yes on Ordinance 26-08, amending the 2025-26 budget (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesChristina LeahyVoted yes on Ordinance 26-08, amending the 2025-26 budget (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesJohn MayVoted yes on Ordinance 26-08, amending the 2025-26 budget (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesMary Schneider MasickVoted yes on Ordinance 26-08, amending the 2025-26 budget (passed 5-0, June 2026).

Hurstbourne City Commission regular meeting minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026Link

Country club fence

Mar 10, 2026

Denying Hurstbourne Country Club's fence permit at 9002 Hurstbourne Club Lane and ordering the part in the public right-of-way removed

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, March 2026

  • YesBen JacksonVoted yes on denying Hurstbourne Country Club's fence permit at 9002 Hurstbourne Club Lane and ordering the part in the public right-of-way removed (passed unanimously, March 2026).
  • YesBill LeavellVoted yes on denying Hurstbourne Country Club's fence permit at 9002 Hurstbourne Club Lane and ordering the part in the public right-of-way removed (passed unanimously, March 2026).
  • YesJohn MayVoted yes on denying Hurstbourne Country Club's fence permit at 9002 Hurstbourne Club Lane and ordering the part in the public right-of-way removed (passed unanimously, March 2026).
  • YesMary Schneider MasickVoted yes on denying Hurstbourne Country Club's fence permit at 9002 Hurstbourne Club Lane and ordering the part in the public right-of-way removed (passed unanimously, March 2026).

Hurstbourne City Commission regular meeting minutes, March 10, 2026 · Mar 10, 2026Link

Elected officials' pay

Mar 24, 2026

Introducing Ordinance 26-03, a 2% raise for the mayor and commissioners taking office January 1, 2027

Result as recorded: carried 3-1, March 2026

  • YesBill LeavellVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-03, a 2% raise for the mayor and commissioners taking office January 1, 2027 (carried 3-1, March 2026).
  • YesChristina LeahyVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-03, a 2% raise for the mayor and commissioners taking office January 1, 2027 (carried 3-1, March 2026).
  • NoJohn MayVoted no on introducing Ordinance 26-03, a 2% raise for the mayor and commissioners taking office January 1, 2027 (carried 3-1, March 2026).
  • —Ben JacksonAbstained on introducing Ordinance 26-03, a 2% raise for the mayor and commissioners taking office January 1, 2027 (carried 3-1, March 2026).

Hurstbourne City Commission regular meeting minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026Link

Apr 14, 2026

Adopting Ordinance 26-03 on compensation of elected officials

Result as recorded: failed 2-2, April 2026

  • YesBen JacksonVoted yes on adopting Ordinance 26-03 on compensation of elected officials (failed 2-2, April 2026).
  • YesMary Schneider MasickVoted yes on adopting Ordinance 26-03 on compensation of elected officials (failed 2-2, April 2026).
  • NoBill LeavellVoted no on adopting Ordinance 26-03 on compensation of elected officials (failed 2-2, April 2026).
  • NoJohn MayVoted no on adopting Ordinance 26-03 on compensation of elected officials (failed 2-2, April 2026).

Hurstbourne City Commission regular meeting minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026Link

License plate readers

Jun 23, 2026

Renewing the city's contract for five Flock license plate readers

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, June 2026

  • YesBen JacksonVoted yes on renewing the city's contract for five Flock license plate readers (passed unanimously, June 2026).
  • YesBill LeavellVoted yes on renewing the city's contract for five Flock license plate readers (passed unanimously, June 2026).
  • YesChristina LeahyVoted yes on renewing the city's contract for five Flock license plate readers (passed unanimously, June 2026).
  • YesJohn MayVoted yes on renewing the city's contract for five Flock license plate readers (passed unanimously, June 2026).
  • YesMary Schneider MasickVoted yes on renewing the city's contract for five Flock license plate readers (passed unanimously, June 2026).

Hurstbourne City Commission regular meeting minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026Link

Property tax rate

May 26, 2026

Introducing Ordinance 26-06, with a property tax rate of .148%, for first reading

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, May 2026

  • YesBen JacksonVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-06, with a property tax rate of .148%, for first reading (passed unanimously, May 2026).
  • YesBill LeavellVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-06, with a property tax rate of .148%, for first reading (passed unanimously, May 2026).
  • YesChristina LeahyVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-06, with a property tax rate of .148%, for first reading (passed unanimously, May 2026).
  • YesJohn MayVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-06, with a property tax rate of .148%, for first reading (passed unanimously, May 2026).
  • YesMary Schneider MasickVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-06, with a property tax rate of .148%, for first reading (passed unanimously, May 2026).

Hurstbourne City Commission regular meeting minutes, May 26, 2026 · May 26, 2026Link

Speed humps

Jul 14, 2026

Introducing Ordinance 26-09, amending the speed hump rules in Section 91.49, for first reading

Result as recorded: carried with one nay and one abstention, July 2026

  • YesBill LeavellVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-09, amending the speed hump rules in Section 91.49, for first reading (carried with one nay and one abstention, July 2026).
  • YesChristina LeahyVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-09, amending the speed hump rules in Section 91.49, for first reading (carried with one nay and one abstention, July 2026).
  • YesMary Schneider MasickVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-09, amending the speed hump rules in Section 91.49, for first reading (carried with one nay and one abstention, July 2026).
  • NoJohn MayVoted no on introducing Ordinance 26-09, amending the speed hump rules in Section 91.49, for first reading (carried with one nay and one abstention, July 2026).
  • —Ben JacksonAbstained on introducing Ordinance 26-09, amending the speed hump rules in Section 91.49, for first reading (carried with one nay and one abstention, July 2026).

Hurstbourne City Commission regular meeting minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026Link

Aug 25, 2026

Removing language preserving the City Commission's authority to install, modify, remove or deny traffic control devices from the draft speed hump ordinance

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, August 2026

  • YesBen JacksonVoted yes on removing language preserving the City Commission's authority to install, modify, remove or deny traffic control devices from the draft speed hump ordinance (passed 4-1, August 2026).
  • YesBill LeavellVoted yes on removing language preserving the City Commission's authority to install, modify, remove or deny traffic control devices from the draft speed hump ordinance (passed 4-1, August 2026).
  • YesMary Schneider MasickVoted yes on removing language preserving the City Commission's authority to install, modify, remove or deny traffic control devices from the draft speed hump ordinance (passed 4-1, August 2026).
  • NoJohn MayVoted no on removing language preserving the City Commission's authority to install, modify, remove or deny traffic control devices from the draft speed hump ordinance (passed 4-1, August 2026).

Hurstbourne City Commission regular meeting minutes, August 25, 2026 · Aug 25, 2026Link

Aug 25, 2026

Introducing Ordinance 26-13, the neighborhood traffic calming policy, for first reading

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, August 2026

  • YesBen JacksonVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-13, the neighborhood traffic calming policy, for first reading (passed unanimously, August 2026).
  • YesChristina LeahyVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-13, the neighborhood traffic calming policy, for first reading (passed unanimously, August 2026).
  • YesJohn MayVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-13, the neighborhood traffic calming policy, for first reading (passed unanimously, August 2026).
  • YesMary Schneider MasickVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 26-13, the neighborhood traffic calming policy, for first reading (passed unanimously, August 2026).

Hurstbourne City Commission regular meeting minutes, August 25, 2026 · Aug 25, 2026Link

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