Pikeville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Bob
Shurtleff
Bob Shurtleff is running for mayor of Pikeville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Steve Hartsock.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Steve Hartsock
- 02Bob ShurtleffYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Five-term Pikeville City Commissioner running for mayor in 2026.
Steve Hartsock and Bob Shurtleff are both sitting city commissioners running for mayor, which opens two commission seats. Appalachian News-Express · Nov 21, 2025
On the record: Bob Shurtleff
13 sourced01Data center5 sourced positions
In June 2026, said the city's agreement with the developer does not approve a data center but lets the city gather information and hear public concerns.
This agreement does not approve a project. It simply allows us to gather information, ask questions, hear public concerns, and determine whether it would be in Pikeville’s best interest.”
Own statementAppalachian News-Express · Jun 9, 2026Link
as reported by the Appalachian News-Express; not a direct quote
Said he would oppose a data center if it raised electricity rates or put too much burden on the city's water systems.
Own statementAppalachian News-Express · Jun 9, 2026Link
Said he will advocate for provisions requiring a data center developer that fails to deliver promised jobs to pay the value of those positions back into the community.
If a company promises 40 jobs and fails to deliver, there should be accountability,”
Own statementAppalachian News-Express · Jun 9, 2026Link
Voted yes to approve a law firm engagement letter for legal services related to a potential data center development agreement (passed 4-0 with one member absent, June 2026).
Council votePikeville Board of Commissioners minutes, regular meeting, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on a 60-day extension of the memorandum with MD Squared (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council votePikeville Board of Commissioners minutes, regular meeting, August 10, 2026 · Aug 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Flock cameras1 sourced position
Said more safeguards are needed before the city considers adding more Flock cameras.
It’s just like any good tool; you’ve got to have guardrails put in place, and they’ve got to control the data.”
Own statementAppalachian News-Express · Sep 5, 2026Link
03Downtown housing1 sourced position
Said downtown storefronts should hold businesses on the ground floor, with more housing in apartments upstairs.
Housing opportunities are at a premium around the city and those apartments above storefront businesses could definitely be utilized,”
Own statementAppalachian News-Express · Nov 21, 2025Link
04Regional cooperation1 sourced position
as reported by the Appalachian News-Express; not a direct quote
Said that if elected he would work with One East Kentucky and SOAR to develop ideas for jobs in the city.
Own statementAppalachian News-Express · Nov 21, 2025Link
05Broadband1 sourced position
Wrote on the city's commission page that his goal is to complete the city's broadband objective.
My goal is to work diligently to complete the broadband objective and get a Google standard of delivery to the area.”
Own statementCity of PikevilleLink
06Zoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance O-2026-09, amending the city's zoning code and adopting a new official zoning map (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council votePikeville Board of Commissioners minutes, regular meeting, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance O-2026-08, the 2026-27 fiscal year budget, on second reading (passed 4-0 with one member absent, June 2026).
Council votePikeville Board of Commissioners minutes, regular meeting, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Police cameras1 sourced position
Voted yes on a body-worn camera policy for the Pikeville Police Department (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council votePikeville Board of Commissioners minutes, regular meeting, August 10, 2026 · Aug 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
09YMCA grant1 sourced position
Voted yes on a $60,000 city grant to the Pikeville Family YMCA (passed 4-0, with Commissioner Powers abstaining, July 2026).
Council votePikeville Board of Commissioners minutes, regular meeting, July 27, 2026 · Jul 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Bob Shurtleff: their words and their votes on the same issue
Data center
In their words
Said he would oppose a data center if it raised electricity rates or put too much burden on the city's water systems.
Jun 9, 2026 ·as reported by the Appalachian News-Express; not a direct quote ·Appalachian News-Express · Jun 9, 2026
Said he will advocate for provisions requiring a data center developer that fails to deliver promised jobs to pay the value of those positions back into the community.
Jun 9, 2026 ·Appalachian News-Express · Jun 9, 2026
On the record
Voted yes to approve a law firm engagement letter for legal services related to a potential data center development agreement (passed 4-0 with one member absent, June 2026).
Jun 22, 2026 ·Pikeville Board of Commissioners minutes, regular meeting, June 22, 2026 · Jun 22, 2026
Voted yes on a 60-day extension of the memorandum with MD Squared (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Aug 10, 2026 ·Pikeville Board of Commissioners minutes, regular meeting, August 10, 2026 · Aug 10, 2026
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