Park Hills Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Kathy
Zembrodt
Kathy Zembrodt, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Park Hills in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against David Costas.
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The race · Mayor
- 01David Costas
- 02Kathy ZembrodtYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Mayor of Park Hills since being first elected in 2018, and a former member of the city council.
On the record: Kathy Zembrodt
9 sourced01City finances1 sourced position
Named getting the city's finances under control as one of her biggest accomplishments and cited lower taxes during her time in office.
I have served for almost 16 years now, and the city has [an] updated website, equipment, vehicles for fire and police and public works, and taxes have been lowered a few times over that time,”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 8, 2026Link
02Arlington Road and Dixie Highway1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Named finishing and funding a road conversion project for Arlington Road as a future priority.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 8, 2026Link
03Trolley Park1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Wants to establish a small shelter house in Trolley Park, citing residents' requests.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 8, 2026Link
04Streets and sidewalks1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Wants to improve sidewalks and walkability in the city.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 8, 2026Link
05Open government1 sourced position
Said she will talk with residents about any question they have about the city.
Most importantly, if residents have a question of anything going on in the city, I will talk to them about anything they need,”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 8, 2026Link
06Council minutes dispute1 sourced position
Cast the tie-breaking yes vote on ratifying the original September 29, 2025 special meeting minutes and rescinding the February 2026 amendment to them (passed, March 2026).
Council votePark Hills City Council minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Procurement policy2 sourced positions
Cast the tie-breaking no vote on tabling Ordinance No. 2, 2026, the internal procurement policy (failed, May 2026).
Council votePark Hills City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Cast the tie-breaking yes vote on Ordinance No. 2, 2026, adopting an internal procurement policy (passed, May 2026).
Council votePark Hills City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Past races1 sourced position
Ran for Park Hills mayor in 2022 (won).
Own statementKenton County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022Link
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