Morgantown City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Michael B. Gary
Jr.
Michael B. Gary Jr., the incumbent, is running for Morgantown City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Amy DeweeseIncumbent
- 02Michael B. Gary Jr.You’re reading
- 03Russell A. GivensIncumbent
- 04Sharon JohnsonIncumbent
- 05Telia KeownIncumbent
- 06Dionne Cannon MerrittIncumbent
- 07Trenton Shain
- 08Janeen Taylor
Background
- About
- Funeral director at Jones Funeral Chapel and Deputy Coroner for Butler County. Appointed to the Morgantown City Council in March 2025 to fill a vacancy; previously served on the Morgantown Utilities Board.
The City Council candidates are current council members Dionne Cannon Merritt, Telia Keown, Sharon Johnson, Amy Deweese, Michael B. Gary Jr. and Russell A. Givens, along with challengers Trenton Shain and Janeen Taylor. Beech Tree News · Oct 14, 2026
Michael B. Gary Jr. is completing the term of Dustin Embry, who resigned to accept the city's code enforcement officer position. Beech Tree News · Oct 14, 2026
On the record: Michael B. Gary Jr.
3 sourced01Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Butler County sample ballot for City Council, City of Morgantown, in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Own statementKentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026Link
02Economic development1 sourced position
As written by the candidate in a Beech Tree News candidate profile
Says he wants Morgantown to attract new industries and help businesses already in the city grow.
I want to see our community continue to grow and develop, attract new industries and opportunities, and help the industries and businesses that are already here continue to grow.”
Own statementBeech Tree News · Oct 12, 2026Link
03Public safety1 sourced position
As written by the candidate in a Beech Tree News candidate profile
Says public safety should remain an important priority for the city.
I also believe public safety needs to remain an important priority as our community moves forward.”
Own statementBeech Tree News · Oct 12, 2026Link
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