Prestonsburg City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Josh
Turner
Josh Turner, the incumbent, is running for Prestonsburg City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 11 candidates are running for 8 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Harry AdamsIncumbent
- 02Robert R. Allen IIIncumbent
- 03Brittainy BranhamIncumbent
- 04Danny Wayne Martin
- 05B. D. NunneryIncumbent
- 06Heather OusleyIncumbent
- 07Bethany PenningtonIncumbent
- 08Matt Slone
- 09Josh TurnerYou’re reading
- 10Kaye WillisIncumbent
- 11Kevin Lee Woods
Background
- About
- Prestonsburg City Council member, re-elected in November 2024.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
On the record: Josh Turner
7 sourced01Kentucky Power franchise2 sourced positions
Voted no on the second reading of the ordinance granting Kentucky Power a 10-year franchise (failed 0-7, July 2026).
Council voteFloyd Chronicle & Times · Aug 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
quoted by the Floyd Chronicle & Times
Said that as the only bidder, Kentucky Power had no obligation to negotiate with the city (July 2026).
As long as they're the only ones that's going to bid, they've got no obligation to talk to us”
Own statementFloyd Chronicle & Times · Aug 10, 2026Link
02Council meeting schedule2 sourced positions
Voted no on an ordinance to hold regular council meetings twice a month (failed 2-5, March 2025).
Council voteFloyd Chronicle & Times · Mar 31, 2025LinkHow the council voted
quoted by the Floyd Chronicle & Times
Said he agreed with keeping one regular meeting a month, noting the council had changed it before (March 2025).
I don't think I am either”
Own statementFloyd Chronicle & Times · Mar 31, 2025Link
03Air Evac membership2 sourced positions
Abstained on a motion not to renew the city's Air Evac membership contract (failed, July 2026).
Council voteFloyd Chronicle & Times · Aug 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on tabling the renewal of the city's Air Evac membership contract (passed with 5 votes in favor, July 2026).
Council voteFloyd Chronicle & Times · Aug 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Prestonsburg City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementFloyd Chronicle & Times · Nov 6, 2024Link
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Josh Turner: their words and their votes on the same issue
Kentucky Power franchise
In their words
Said that as the only bidder, Kentucky Power had no obligation to negotiate with the city (July 2026).
Aug 10, 2026 ·quoted by the Floyd Chronicle & Times ·Floyd Chronicle & Times · Aug 10, 2026
On the record
Voted no on the second reading of the ordinance granting Kentucky Power a 10-year franchise (failed 0-7, July 2026).
Aug 10, 2026 ·Floyd Chronicle & Times · Aug 10, 2026
Meeting schedule
In their words
Said he agreed with keeping one regular meeting a month, noting the council had changed it before (March 2025).
Mar 31, 2025 ·quoted by the Floyd Chronicle & Times ·Floyd Chronicle & Times · Mar 31, 2025
On the record
Voted no on an ordinance to hold regular council meetings twice a month (failed 2-5, March 2025).
Mar 31, 2025 ·Floyd Chronicle & Times · Mar 31, 2025
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