Lebanon City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Jonathan R.
Spalding
Jonathan R. Spalding, the incumbent, is running for Lebanon City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 9 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Jerry AbellIncumbent
- 02Elmer "Joey" George
- 03Scott Lawson
- 04Trina Clark Martin
- 05John R. MattinglyIncumbent
- 06Ricky MattinglyIncumbent
- 07Kate PalagiIncumbent
- 08Jonathan R. SpaldingYou’re reading
- 09James F. Spragens
Background
- About
- Lebanon City Council member first elected in November 2020 and re-elected in 2022 and 2024.
On the record: Jonathan R. Spalding
5 sourced01Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Marion County sample ballot for City Council, City of Lebanon.
Own statementMarion County sample ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (Kentucky Secretary of State) · Nov 3, 2026Link
02City-county cost sharing2 sourced positions
Voted with all other council members to approve a one-word change to the rescue squad merger agreement with the Marion County Fiscal Court (July 2025).
Council voteThe Lebanon Enterprise · Jul 16, 2025Link
Criticized the county's change to the rescue squad agreement over how its $25,000 yearly contribution would be held.
It’s just $25,000 and that will be spent in no time on direct costs.”
Own statementThe Lebanon Enterprise · Jul 16, 2025Link
03Homelessness1 sourced position
as reported by The Lebanon Enterprise; not a direct quote
Said he would consider voting for a grant to the Living Place if it provided a plan and specifics, but could not approve establishing a 24-hour shelter without them (January 2026).
Own statementThe Lebanon Enterprise · Jan 21, 2026Link
04Sewer rates1 sourced position
as reported by The Lebanon Enterprise; not a direct quote
Raised concerns about the size of a proposed wastewater rate increase and asked for more information before voting; first reading was tabled (October 2025).
Own statementThe Lebanon Enterprise · Nov 5, 2025Link
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Jonathan R. Spalding: their words and their votes on the same issue
City-county cost sharing
In their words
Criticized the county's change to the rescue squad agreement over how its $25,000 yearly contribution would be held.
Jul 16, 2025 ·The Lebanon Enterprise · Jul 16, 2025
On the record
Voted with all other council members to approve a one-word change to the rescue squad merger agreement with the Marion County Fiscal Court (July 2025).
Jul 16, 2025 ·The Lebanon Enterprise · Jul 16, 2025
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