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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Indian Hills Mayor & City Council Election 2026

9 of 9 council seats are on the ballot, with 11 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters choose the mayor in one citywide vote and up to nine council members in another; the mayor votes on the council only to break a tie.

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What the next council decides

01Property tax rate and budget3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council kept the city tax rate at 19.974 cents per $100 of assessed value and kept the 20% discount for bills paid by December 31.

What's on the tableEach spring the council sets the next year's tax rate, discount and budget by ordinance.

02Annexing Blankenbaker Woods3 sourced facts

Where it standsA resident of Blankenbaker Woods, an area of 23 or 24 homes next to the city, asked Indian Hills to annex it. In April 2026 the council tabled the vote for more information.

What's on the tableWhether to annex Blankenbaker Woods, and whether to wait until Woodside Point is repaved.

03Golf carts, e-bikes and scooters3 sourced facts

Where it standsCouncil members raised concerns about young riders on golf carts and scooters. In July 2026 the council chose to tell residents in the newsletter that state traffic laws apply, rather than pass a city ordinance.

What's on the tableWhether to adopt a city ordinance on golf carts, e-bikes and scooters, as St. Matthews has.

04Tree canopy program3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city and each property owner split the cost of a new tree, about $575 in 2026, through a program run by the Indian Hills Tree Committee.

What's on the tableHow much to spend on trees and plantings, and where.

05Construction hours and permits3 sourced facts

Where it standsMany home renovations are under way, and council members have reported contractors working outside the city's construction hours.

What's on the tableHow strictly to enforce construction hours and whether to raise building deposits.

2 notes on these statements

The city newsletter thanked David Ferguson for his years of service on the council; he is not among the 2026 council candidates. City of Indian Hills Newsletter, August 2026 (Volume 24, Issue 2) · Aug 1, 2026

The October 21, 2026 council agenda includes Municipal Order 05, Series 2026, Appointment of Council Member. Indian Hills City Council regular meeting agenda, October 21, 2026 · Oct 21, 2026

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    The seat math

    0 stay (not up this year): 9 on this ballot

    9 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 5-vote majority.

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