Shelbyville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Shane Suttor
Candidate for Mayor
Shane Suttor is running for mayor of Shelbyville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Troy Ethington, Joshua Berkley and Norris Beckley.
Last day to register to vote (online by 4 p.m. local time) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayShelbyville City Council member who says he has served 16 years on the council. He has worked 32 years at Toyota.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Campaign website
- shaneforshelbyville.com
Council member Shane Suttor is on the ballot for mayor; his campaign site says he has served 16 years on the City Council. Shane Suttor for Mayor (campaign site)
Where Shane Suttor stands: positions on the record
Data centers4 sourced positions
Moved approval of 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
Suggested that the council place a moratorium on data centers.
Own statementShelbyville City Council minutes, June 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026
Called for a moratorium on new data center projects until an ordinance is in place.
“I called for a moratorium on new data center projects until we have an ordinance in place, and I stand by that.”
Own statementShane Suttor for Mayor (campaign site)
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said at the July 16 meeting he would like no non-disclosure agreements on data centers.
Own statementShelbyville City Council minutes, July 16, 2026 · Jul 16, 2026
Flock cameras1 sourced position
Wrote that Shelbyville should keep using Flock cameras while setting a retention limit and a warrant requirement for historical searches.
“Use the tool, but make the rules for using it something the public can actually see and enforce.”
Own statementShane Suttor for Mayor (campaign site)
Growth and comprehensive plan1 sourced position
Wrote that new development has to improve roads, schools, utilities and emergency response, not add strain.
“New development has to earn its way in, better roads, schools, utilities, and emergency response, not just more strain on what we've got.”
Own statementShane Suttor for Mayor (campaign site)
Gas station rules1 sourced position
Moved approval of 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
Street paving1 sourced position
Wrote that he wants every city street rated and a paving schedule published on the city website.
“rate every street in the city, publish the paving schedule on the City website”
Own statementShane Suttor for Mayor (campaign site)
What Shane Suttor said vs. how Shane Suttor voted
Data centers
In their words
Called for a moratorium on new data center projects until an ordinance is in place.
On the record
Moved approval of 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 Mayor
- Norris Beckley
- Joshua Berkley
- Troy Ethington (incumbent)
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