Paintsville City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Nicholas
Hazelett

Nicholas Hazelett, the incumbent, is running for Paintsville City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 6 seats.

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01Past elections1 sourced position

Was sworn in to the Paintsville City Council in December 2024 after running as a write-in candidate in the November 2024 election.
Own statementThe Paintsville Herald · Dec 31, 2024 Link

02Grants and outside funding1 sourced position

Quoted in The Paintsville Herald
Said the city should have its own full-time grant writer to find state and federal funding.
I know the money’s out there, it’s just a matter of, is somebody our watchdog, looking out and kind of poaching those opportunities rather than other places around us getting them instead.”
Own statementThe Paintsville Herald · Dec 31, 2024 Link

03Population and jobs1 sourced position

Quoted in The Paintsville Herald
Said his first goal is to give people, especially younger residents, a reason to stay in Paintsville.
What I’d first like to do is give people a reason to stay.”
Own statementThe Paintsville Herald · Dec 31, 2024 Link

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