Ludlow Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Sarah
Thompson

Sarah Thompson, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Ludlow in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Julia Terry Navarre and Paul Hallinan Miller.

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The race · Mayor

About: Sarah Thompson is the mayor of Ludlow, appointed by the City Council after Mayor Chris Wright resigned.

6 sourced

01City budget1 sourced position

Said her budget's spending above yearly revenue reflected intentional use of reserves set aside for many years.
While this year’s planned expenditures may exceed this year’s revenues, that reflects the intentional use of previously unencumbered reserves that have been set aside for many years and are currently earning interest,”
Own statementLINK nky · Jun 30, 2026 Link

02Property tax1 sourced position

Encouraged the council to adopt the compensating plus 4% property tax rate to cover the costs of city services.
Own statementLudlow City Council minutes, September 24, 2026 · Sep 24, 2026 Link

03Data centers1 sourced position

Said she wanted the city to take a proactive approach to data centers given national concern.
But just due to national concern and what’s been happening, I want us to take a proactive approach to this.”
Own statementLINK nky · Jul 13, 2026 Link

04City administrator1 sourced position

Asked the council to approve up to $100,000 for the city administrator job search, salary and benefits for the rest of the fiscal year.
Own statementLudlow City Council minutes, September 24, 2026 · Sep 24, 2026 Link

05Economic development1 sourced position

Said Ludlow's future depends on supporting existing small businesses while attracting new investment.
I also believe Ludlow’s future depends on supporting our existing small businesses while attracting thoughtful new investment,”
Own statementLINK nky Link

06City government1 sourced position

Said she wants clear processes and respect for the boundaries between the mayor, council, staff and department heads.
That also means continuing to establish clear processes and respecting the boundaries between the mayor, council, staff and department heads,”
Own statementLINK nky Link

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