Pikeville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Steve
Hartsock
Steve Hartsock is running for mayor of Pikeville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bob Shurtleff.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Steve HartsockYou’re reading
- 02Bob Shurtleff
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: Steve Hartsock
11 sourced01Data center4 sourced positions
In June 2026, said he wants full answers on water use, wastewater, environmental impacts and power costs before he can support any data center proposal.
Before I can support any proposal, I want a full understanding of both the benefits and the potential drawbacks.”
Own statementAppalachian News-Express · Jun 9, 2026Link
In September 2026, said the economic impact of a data center at the industrial park would be tremendous if it goes forward, and called the park an ideal site.
But what better place than our industrial park? That’s what it was built for.”
Own statementAppalachian News-Express · Sep 5, 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 he is not in favor of the Flock cameras.
I’m not in favor of the Flock cameras because of all the controversy that two have caused,”
Own statementAppalachian News-Express · Sep 5, 2026Link
03Industrial park jobs1 sourced position
Said he wants several businesses hiring 25 or more people at the Kentucky Enterprise Industrial Park rather than one big industry.
I really would like to see several businesses hiring 25 or more people rather than just one big industry go in,”
Own statementAppalachian News-Express · Nov 21, 2025Link
04Listening to residents1 sourced position
Said he would like to hold listening meetings where residents can voice their ideas and concerns.
I would like to have listening meetings when residents can come and voice their ideas and concerns that they may have.”
Own statementAppalachian News-Express · Nov 21, 2025Link
05Zoning1 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
06City 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
07Police 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
08YMCA 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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Steve Hartsock: their words and their votes on the same issue
Data center
In their words
In September 2026, said the economic impact of a data center at the industrial park would be tremendous if it goes forward, and called the park an ideal site.
Sep 5, 2026 ·Appalachian News-Express · Sep 5, 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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