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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Jackson Mayor & City Council Election 2026

6 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 11 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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

Voters may vote for up to six of the nine City Council candidates; the six with the most votes win. Voters pick one of two candidates for Mayor.

In-person no-excuse absentee voting begins · Oct 29

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What the next council decides

01New aerial fire truck3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn January 2026 the council approved buying a $2.2 million aerial fire truck from Pierce Manufacturing, with delivery expected in several years.

What's on the tableHow the city pays for the truck, including how much to finance.

02Sewer plant and water projects2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council authorized the mayor to sign papers to accept more than $10.9 million from Rural Development to relocate and replace the Jackson Sewer Plant.

What's on the tableWhether the city meets grant conditions and how it handles cost overruns on water and sewer projects.

03New housing after the floods4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is working on housing at Turner Court on Highland Avenue, Top Cat on Highway 30 West, and the River North Project.

What's on the tableWhich city land to use or annex for housing and how the projects are paid for.

04Property taxes and delinquent taxes3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council kept the property tax rate at .2800 for 2025 and in 2026 began a process to collect more than $50,000 in estimated back taxes.

What's on the tableThe yearly tax rate and how hard to press people who owe city taxes.

05Vacant flood buyout lots3 sourced facts

Where it standsA plan by QK4 is studying uses for 39 properties left vacant by flood buyouts.

What's on the tableWhether to accept the plan and which projects to seek funding for.

1 note on these statements

The state's city directory lists six council members: Renee Haddix, Jason Hall, Debra Henson-Miller, Steve McIntosh, Tommy Noble and Kenneth Patrick. Kentucky Department for Local Government

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  1. 1. Should Jackson buy the $2.2 million aerial fire truck, borrowing part of the cost?

  2. 2. Should the city publish the names of people who owe back city taxes?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted1 council decision, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 6 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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