Jamestown City Council · Nov 3, 2026
William R.
Murray
William R. Murray, the incumbent, is running for Jamestown City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 9 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Richard Bennett
- 02Joey Hoover
- 03Ada Marcum Lawson
- 04Mitchell MarcumIncumbent
- 05Wendell Matthew McGowan
- 06William R. MurrayYou’re reading
- 07Jared Roy
- 08Scottie Weston
- 09Tony Huston WrightIncumbent
Background
- About
- Jamestown City Council member, first appointed to the council in January 2021.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Nine candidates are on the ballot for six City Council seats: William R. Murray, Richard Bennett, Tony Huston Wright, Jared Roy, Wendell Matthew McGowan, Mitchell Marcum, Joey Hoover, Ada Marcum Lawson and Scottie Weston. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026
On the record: William R. Murray
3 sourced01Former Hardee's property1 sourced position
Moved to sell the former Hardee's property to Roy Patel for $135,000 (passed 6-0, October 2026).
Council voteLaker Country (WJRS) · Oct 15, 2026Link
02Lakefest alcohol sales1 sourced position
Voted yes on permitting alcohol sales at Lakefest (passed 3-2, June 2025).
Council voteLaker Country (WJRS) · Jun 20, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Jamestown City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementLaker Country (WJRS) · Nov 6, 2024Link
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