Shelbyville, KYVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Shelbyville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Troy Ethington

Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)

13 candidates · 6 seats4 sourced positions

Troy Ethington, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Shelbyville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Shane Suttor, Joshua Berkley and Norris Beckley.

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Today

Shelbyville mayor since January 2023 and a 25-year veteran of the Shelbyville Fire Department. He previously served six years on the City Council.

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Nonpartisan

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Troy Ethington is the incumbent mayor seeking re-election, the Sentinel-News reported. Sentinel-News

Where Troy Ethington stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position

  • Said at the council meeting that the data center moratorium "is about being proactive rather than reactive."

    “This is about being proactive rather than reactive”

    Own statementSentinel-News

Flock cameras1 sourced position

  • as reported by the Sentinel-News in his candidate profile; not a direct quote

    The Sentinel-News listed the countywide installation of the Flock Camera System, which it said strengthened law enforcement capabilities, among his first-term accomplishments.

    Own statementSentinel-News

Growth and comprehensive plan1 sourced position

  • as reported by the Sentinel-News in his candidate profile; not a direct quote

    Listed completing the new City Comprehensive Plan, a guide for zoning, traffic and housing decisions, among his future projects.

    Own statementSentinel-News

Public safety funding1 sourced position

  • as reported by the Sentinel-News in his candidate profile; not a direct quote

    Listed keeping the Fire, Police and Public Works departments well-equipped and staffed among his future projects.

    Own statementSentinel-News

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