Lebanon City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Kate
Palagi
Kate Palagi, 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 PalagiYou’re reading
- 08Jonathan R. SpaldingIncumbent
- 09James F. Spragens
Background
- About
- Lebanon City Council member first elected in November 2008 and re-elected every two years through 2024.
On the record: Kate Palagi
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 no on having the city pay for one outdoor warning siren, or two if four are needed to cover Lebanon (passed 4-2, March 2026).
Council voteThe Lebanon Enterprise · Mar 18, 2026Link
Questioned whether the city should help fund a county warning-siren project, saying the county should provide city residents the same services it provides elsewhere.
If the county provides a service to residents outside of Lebanon, they should provide the same services to those in Lebanon.”
Own statementThe Lebanon Enterprise · Mar 18, 2026Link
03Sewer rates2 sourced positions
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
Said she preferred to take up the sewer rate ordinance at a regular meeting rather than a special meeting.
I would prefer to handle this in a regular meeting, not a special meeting”
Own statementThe Lebanon Enterprise · Nov 5, 2025Link
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Kate Palagi: their words and their votes on the same issue
City-county cost sharing
In their words
Questioned whether the city should help fund a county warning-siren project, saying the county should provide city residents the same services it provides elsewhere.
Mar 18, 2026 ·The Lebanon Enterprise · Mar 18, 2026
On the record
Voted no on having the city pay for one outdoor warning siren, or two if four are needed to cover Lebanon (passed 4-2, March 2026).
Mar 18, 2026 ·The Lebanon Enterprise · Mar 18, 2026
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