Southgate Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Jim
Hamberg

Jim Hamberg, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Southgate in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mark Messmer.

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Nov 3Election Day

The race · Mayor

About: Mayor of Southgate since 2007. He lists a new firehouse and reestablishing the Southgate Police Department in 2012 among his accomplishments.

Mark Messmer, a current council member, is running for mayor against incumbent Mayor Jim Hamberg. LINK nky

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01Why he is running1 sourced position

Said a principle from the Jaycee Creed has guided his years of public service.
That principle has guided me throughout my years of public service.”
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02Property tax rate1 sourced position

Said he wants to continue efforts to reduce the city's property tax rate, which he said fell from $5.29 per $1,000 in 2025 to $4.45 in 2026.
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03New council1 sourced position

Said his first priority would be meeting with the newly elected council and encouraging members to complete Kentucky League of Cities training.
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04U.S. 271 sourced position

Said he wants to encourage development along U.S. 27 and pursue pedestrian and traffic improvements there.
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05Community center1 sourced position

Said he would like to hold a council meeting and public forum at the community center to increase residents' access to city government.
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