Owensboro City Commissioner · Nov 3, 2026
Tyler Goad
Candidate for City Commissioner
Tyler Goad is running for Owensboro City Commissioner in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 4 seats.
Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayRetired U.S. Navy officer and Navy Junior ROTC instructor at Daviess County High School.
All eight November candidates, Bob Glenn, Tyler Goad, Steve Johnson, Curtis Maglinger, John Ross Martin, Sharon NeSmith, Jeff Sanford and Pamela Smith-Wright, took part in the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce city commission forum, according to the Messenger-Inquirer. Messenger-Inquirer
Where Tyler Goad stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
Said he opposes data centers in the community until there is an established track record.
“Until that happens, until there is an established track record, my vote is ‘no.’”
Forum answerMessenger-Inquirer
Homelessness1 sourced position
Said he would support a social response team in place of police patrols at homeless encampments.
“I see a lot of over-policing in these issues, and I would like to see a lot more social response”
Forum answerMessenger-Inquirer
Economic development1 sourced position
Said the city could help small local businesses grow into bigger employers.
“helping the mom and pops grow into bigger businesses that employ people right here”
Forum answerMessenger-Inquirer
Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Owensboro City Commissioner in 2024 (lost), receiving 5,372 votes.
Own statementDaviess County Clerk · Nov 7, 2024
Also running for City Commissioner
- Bob Glenn (incumbent)
- Steve Johnson
- Curtis Maglinger (incumbent)
- John Ross Martin
- Sharon NeSmith (incumbent)
- Jeff Sanford (incumbent)
- Pamela Smith-Wright
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