Maysville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Debra L.
Cotterill

Debra L. Cotterill, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Maysville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Robert Boone.

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The race · Mayor

About: Retired University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension administrator and former downtown business owner. Debra L. Cotterill was appointed Mayor of Maysville on April 15, 2021 to fill an unexpired term and was re-elected in 2022.

Ann Brammer, David Cartmell and David Irwin did not respond to the land-use questionnaire; Debra L. Cotterill, Robert Boone, Victor C. McKay, LaRon Washington, Tommy Marshall Jr., Kirby Bennett and Rick Lawrence did. Candidate answers to Bill Marshall's land-use questionnaire, published at solarformasoncounty.com ("Your Vote Matters")

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01City budget1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance 26-06 adopting the fiscal year 2027 city budget (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteMaysville Board of Commissioners minutes, June 22, 2026 (special) · Jun 22, 2026 Link How the council voted

02Spectrum broadband construction2 sourced positions

Voted no on having the city attorney send Spectrum a letter revisiting the contract terms and its responsibility for damages (passed 4-1, August 2026).
Council voteMaysville Board of Commissioners minutes, August 13, 2026 · Aug 13, 2026 Link How the council voted
As summarized in the official minutes; not a direct quote
Said the city had a contract with Spectrum, Spectrum was being responsive, and she did not see a need for the letter.
Own statementMaysville Board of Commissioners minutes, August 13, 2026 · Aug 13, 2026 Link

03Manufactured homes1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance 26-05 defining "qualified manufactured home" and allowing them in certain residential classifications (passed, June 2026).
Council voteMaysville Board of Commissioners minutes, June 22, 2026 (special) · Jun 22, 2026 Link How the council voted

04Short-term rentals1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance 26-08 requiring annual registration and fire inspection of short-term rentals (passed 4-0 with one abstention, July 2026).
Council voteMaysville Board of Commissioners minutes, July 9, 2026 · Jul 9, 2026 Link How the council voted

05Data centers and solar1 sourced position

Answer to a candidate questionnaire from Bill Marshall, published on solarformasoncounty.com
Supports innovative land uses such as data centers if each one is fully vetted, follows the correct process and complies with all laws.
I do support innovative land uses if each opportunity is fully vetted, goes through the correct processes or procedures and complies with all laws, regulations, and requirements.”
Own statementCandidate answers to Bill Marshall's land-use questionnaire, published at solarformasoncounty.com ("Your Vote Matters")Link

06Setbacks1 sourced position

Answer to a candidate questionnaire from Bill Marshall, published on solarformasoncounty.com
Supports revisiting setbacks and using screening and natural barriers without taking more farmland for setbacks.
I am supportive of revisiting setbacks and considering options for addressing citizen concerns that add beauty and value to those properties without taking additional farmland for setbacks.”
Own statementCandidate answers to Bill Marshall's land-use questionnaire, published at solarformasoncounty.com ("Your Vote Matters")Link

07Trash and recycling1 sourced position

As summarized in the official minutes; not a direct quote
Said she would like to reconsider curbside recycling given the cost of added dumpsters and staff time at the public works site.
Own statementMaysville Board of Commissioners minutes, May 28, 2026 (special) · May 28, 2026 Link

08Vacant and neglected properties1 sourced position

As summarized in the official minutes; not a direct quote
Said the city should be open and transparent and not limit properties it acquires to people who have the funds for development.
Own statementMaysville Board of Commissioners minutes, August 13, 2026 · Aug 13, 2026 Link

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