Lakeside Park Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Paul
Markgraf
Paul Markgraf, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Lakeside Park in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jim Wilson.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Paul MarkgrafYou’re reading
- 02Jim Wilson
Background
- About
- Attorney and former assistant prosecutor who became mayor of Lakeside Park by appointment in 2022.
On the record: Paul Markgraf
7 sourced01Taxes2 sourced positions
Said he will continue to lower real property taxes while keeping city services.
I will continue to lower real property taxes while providing the services our residents have come to expect, including a safe community, good public roads and an efficient, helpful staff,”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke in September 2026 about keeping the tax rate the same as it has been for a few years despite higher service costs.
Own statementLakeside Park City Council minutes, September 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026Link
02Ethics code1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Named revising the city's ethics code, lowering property tax rates and improving sidewalks as key achievements in office.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
03Public safety1 sourced position
Said the city has joined the Kenton County Navigator program to step in where needs cannot be addressed by law enforcement.
The city has joined the Kenton County Navigator program to step in where there are needs that cannot be addressed by law enforcement.”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
04Open government1 sourced position
Said he wants to keep running the city transparently and treat all residents with courtesy and respect.
I will continue to treat all residents with courtesy and respect.”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
05Council meeting rules1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said his executive order on meeting conduct was designed to prevent disruption of meetings, not to intimidate anyone from speaking.
Own statementLakeside Park City Council minutes, April 14, 2025 · Apr 14, 2025Link
06Past races1 sourced position
Ran for Lakeside Park mayor in 2022 (won).
Own statementKenton County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022Link
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