Liberty City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Nicholas
Turner
Nicholas Turner, the incumbent, is running for Liberty City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Robert Lewis AllenIncumbent
- 02Ben BarlowIncumbent
- 03Bill Barlow
- 04Brian K. BeelerIncumbent
- 05Larry F. BowmerIncumbent
- 06Adam ElmoreIncumbent
- 07Nicholas TurnerYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Liberty City Council member who told the council in 2023 that he works at the fire department.
On the record: Nicholas Turner
11 sourced01Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Casey County sample ballot for City Council, City of Liberty, in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Own statementKentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026Link
02Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Liberty City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementCasey County News (2024-11-13) · Nov 13, 2024Link
03Cannabis4 sourced positions
Voted yes on the motion to table the ordinance banning medical cannabis businesses in city limits (failed 2-4, May 2024).
Council voteCasey County News (2024-05-22) · May 22, 2024LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on the first reading of the ordinance banning medical cannabis businesses in city limits (passed 4-2, May 2024).
Council voteCasey County News (2024-05-22) · May 22, 2024LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on the second reading of the ordinance banning medical cannabis businesses in city limits (passed 3-1, June 2024).
Council voteCasey County News (2024-06-19) · Jun 19, 2024LinkHow the council voted
As reported by the Casey County News; not a direct quote
Said the city should think about the possibility of making money from cannabis businesses (May 2024).
Own statementCasey County News (2024-05-22) · May 22, 2024Link
04Sewer1 sourced position
Voted no on applying for a $1 million loan for Phase 2 of the sewer rehabilitation project (failed after the mayor broke a 3-3 tie, Dec. 2023).
Council voteCasey County News (2023-12-20) · Dec 20, 2023LinkHow the council voted
05Lanhamtown trails1 sourced position
As reported by the Casey County News; not a direct quote
When the mayor polled the council on developing trails on the city's Lanhamtown property, said yes (Sept. 2023).
Own statementCasey County News (2023-09-27) · Sep 27, 2023Link
06Fire protection2 sourced positions
As reported by the Casey County News; not a direct quote
Asked for a commitment to fix about 11 fire hydrants that needed attention (Nov. 2023).
Own statementCasey County News (2023-11-22) · Nov 22, 2023Link
As reported by the Casey County News; not a direct quote
Raised the concern that the proposed budget had no line or fund to save for a new fire truck (May 2023).
Own statementCasey County News (2023-05-24) · May 24, 2023Link
07Garbage1 sourced position
Said Rumpke's new garbage rate was reasonable.
Just an FYI there’s people in the county who pay $25 per month”
Own statementCasey County News (2025-01-22) · Jan 22, 2025Link
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Nicholas Turner: their words and their votes on the same issue
Cannabis
In their words
Said the city should think about the possibility of making money from cannabis businesses (May 2024).
May 22, 2024 ·As reported by the Casey County News; not a direct quote ·Casey County News (2024-05-22) · May 22, 2024
On the record
Voted yes on the motion to table the ordinance banning medical cannabis businesses in city limits (failed 2-4, May 2024).
May 22, 2024 ·Casey County News (2024-05-22) · May 22, 2024
Voted no on the first reading of the ordinance banning medical cannabis businesses in city limits (passed 4-2, May 2024).
May 22, 2024 ·Casey County News (2024-05-22) · May 22, 2024
Voted no on the second reading of the ordinance banning medical cannabis businesses in city limits (passed 3-1, June 2024).
Jun 19, 2024 ·Casey County News (2024-06-19) · Jun 19, 2024
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