Shelbyville City Council · Nov 3, 2026
James Mulcahy
Candidate for City Council
James Mulcahy is running for Shelbyville City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 9 candidates are running for 6 seats.
Last day to register to vote (online by 4 p.m. local time) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayCareer journalist who moved to Shelbyville in 2001 to be editor of the Sentinel-News.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Where James Mulcahy stands: positions on the record
Data centers1 sourced position
as reported by the Sentinel-News; not a direct quote
Said he applauds the current council for approving a moratorium and that the city has no space for mega centers.
Own statementSentinel-News
Flock cameras1 sourced position
as reported by the Sentinel-News; not a direct quote
Said he does not believe the four Flock cameras are a privacy threat and that the council can strengthen current regulations.
Own statementSentinel-News
Growth and comprehensive plan1 sourced position
Said the comprehensive plan needs clear growth targets and that the city must follow its guidelines once updated.
“Once we update our comprehensive plan, we must follow its guidelines”
Own statementSentinel-News
Downtown parking1 sourced position
as reported by the Sentinel-News; not a direct quote
Said Main Street parking should be restricted to shoppers and visitors, not merchants, business owners and employees.
Own statementSentinel-News
Also running for City Council
- Larry Brown
- Pam Heady Wininger Carter (incumbent)
- Georgina Ivers (incumbent)
- Frank Page (incumbent)
- Thomas Clark Sampson
- Amy Stover Smitha
- Ross Webb
- Sally Pollett Zaring (incumbent)
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