Prestonsburg Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Rick
Hughes
Rick Hughes, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Prestonsburg in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mike Conn.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Mike Conn
- 02Rick HughesYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Small-business owner and U.S. Air Force veteran who joined the Prestonsburg City Council in 2018. Was a councilman when he was appointed interim mayor in 2024 after Mayor Les Stapleton resigned.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
On the record: Rick Hughes
7 sourced01Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for mayor of Prestonsburg in a 2024 special election for the rest of Les Stapleton's term (won).
Own statementFloyd Chronicle & Times · Nov 6, 2024Link
02Economic development1 sourced position
quoted by the Floyd Chronicle & Times
Said in 2024 that the city must invest in its existing small businesses while attracting new ones.
We must invest in the small businesses we have while fostering a community that attracts new small businesses.”
Own statementFloyd Chronicle & Times · Nov 1, 2024Link
03Sidewalks and streets1 sourced position
quoted by the Floyd Chronicle & Times
Said in 2024 that his first priority was a city 'glow-up', with clean streets, repaired sidewalks and filled potholes.
Our infrastructure is in desperate need of some TLC”
Own statementFloyd Chronicle & Times · Nov 1, 2024Link
04Community center1 sourced position
quoted by the Floyd Chronicle & Times
Said in 2024 he would try to secure funding for a community center or attract a similar business, and invest in existing parks and venues.
I will do my level best to secure funding for a community center or to attract a business of the like”
Own statementFloyd Chronicle & Times · Nov 1, 2024Link
05Outdoor recreation1 sourced position
quoted by the Floyd Chronicle & Times
Told the council the city bought the Three-Story Caves property with $230,000 donated through the Tallent Foundation, for trails, caves and rock climbing (January 2026).
This did not cost the city any money.”
Own statementFloyd Chronicle & Times · Feb 3, 2026Link
06Mays Branch drainage1 sourced position
quoted by the Floyd Chronicle & Times
Told the council the original funding for the Mays Branch drainage project would not be enough and that he was seeking a meeting with U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers (May 2026).
Even though the project hasn't even started yet, the money we received originally is not going to be enough, and we all know that”
Own statementFloyd Chronicle & Times · Jun 3, 2026Link
07City revenue and annexation1 sourced position
quoted by the Floyd Chronicle & Times
Said he agreed when council member Robert Allen called for reviewing city revenues and expenses and pursuing annexation (June 2026).
I wholeheartedly agree”
Own statementFloyd Chronicle & Times · Jul 3, 2026Link
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