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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Lakeside Park Mayor & City Council Election 2026

6 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 10 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.

The mayor's office and all six council seats are on the ballot. Two candidates are running for mayor; eight candidates are running for the six council seats, and voters may choose up to six.

Early voting starts · Oct 29

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What the next council decides

01Detached garages and sheds3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council allowed replacement of existing free-standing garages and storage buildings under set conditions; residents have asked for new sheds too.

What's on the tableThe new council may decide whether to allow new detached garages or sheds, and under what standards.

02Budget and property taxes3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026-2027 budget 6-0 in June 2026 and kept the 2026 property tax rates the same as last year.

What's on the tableThe council sets tax rates and adopts the budget each year.

03E-bikes and scooters2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council held a first reading in September 2026 of Ordinance No. 12-2026 to regulate e-bikes on sidewalks and other pedestrian facilities.

What's on the tableThe council will decide whether to adopt the e-bike ordinance and what it requires.

04Backyard chickens3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council voted 4-1 in April 2025 against an ordinance that would have allowed backyard chickens.

What's on the tableA future council could take up the question of backyard chickens again.

05How council meetings are run3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn April 2025 the council rejected written rules of procedure for its meetings and adopted a mayor's order on meeting conduct.

What's on the tableThe new council will work under the mayor's meeting procedures unless it changes them.

06State roads and sidewalks3 sourced facts

Where it standsDixie Highway and other major roads are state-maintained, and state sidewalk work across from Carran Drive is planned to finish next spring.

What's on the tableThe council will set city road and sidewalk projects and give input on state road plans.

3 notes on these statements

The city lists Tom Bernheimer, Mary Ann Thaman, Brian Waite, Dave Wolfer, Dennis Landwehr and George Best as council members. City of Lakeside Park

Brian D. Waite filed for City Council but is listed as withdrawn on the county ballot draw. Kenton County Clerk

Eight candidates are on the ballot for the six at-large council seats. Kentucky State Board of Elections

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  1. 1. What should the city do with the property tax rate?

  2. 2. Should Lakeside Park allow residents to keep backyard chickens?

  3. 3. Should the council adopt written rules of procedure for its meetings?

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 voted15 council decisions, 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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