Shelbyville City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Sally Pollett Zaring
Candidate for City Council (incumbent)
Sally Pollett Zaring, the incumbent, 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
TodayIncumbent member of the Shelbyville City Council seeking re-election.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
Where Sally Pollett Zaring stands: positions on the record
Data centers3 sourced positions
Said she supported passing a moratorium to give the council time to create an ordinance with regulations on data centers.
“We need to protect our community from larger operations”
Own statementSentinel-News
Seconded the motion to approve the first reading of the ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on data center applications (August 6, 2026).
Council voteShelbyville City Council minutes, August 6, 2026 · Aug 6, 2026
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Discussed classifications on electrical demand and not allowing more than 20 megawatts during the September 3 council discussion of data center regulations.
Own statementShelbyville City Council minutes, September 3, 2026 · Sep 3, 2026
Entertainment District1 sourced position
as reported by the Sentinel-News; not a direct quote
Said she would like the council to move forward with creating a downtown Entertainment District that allows carrying alcoholic beverages.
Own statementSentinel-News
Growth and comprehensive plan1 sourced position
as reported by the Sentinel-News; not a direct quote
Said the type and rate of growth need to be guided by the comprehensive plan and future land use map.
Own statementSentinel-News
Gas station rules1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance creating new rules for retail filling stations and electric vehicle charging stations (passed 6-0 on roll call, February 2026).
Council voteShelbyville City Council minutes, February 5, 2026 · Feb 5, 2026
What Sally Pollett Zaring said vs. how Sally Pollett Zaring voted
Data centers
In their words
Said she supported passing a moratorium to give the council time to create an ordinance with regulations on data centers.
On the record
Seconded the motion to approve the first reading of the ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on data center applications (August 6, 2026).
Aug 6, 2026 ·Shelbyville City Council minutes, August 6, 2026 · Aug 6, 2026
Also running for City Council
- Larry Brown
- Pam Heady Wininger Carter (incumbent)
- Georgina Ivers (incumbent)
- James Mulcahy
- Frank Page (incumbent)
- Thomas Clark Sampson
- Amy Stover Smitha
- Ross Webb
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