Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

St. Matthews Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

11 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Mayor · Unopposed

Richard J. ToniniIncumbentMayor of St. Matthews3sourced

City Council · Vote for up to 8

The mayor and all eight council seats are on the ballot; voters may choose up to eight council candidates. The mayor's race has one candidate on the county's list.

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Match quiz3 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesWestport Road apartment plan, Grandview Avenue rezoning, Warwick Park renovation Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Voter registration deadline

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

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What the next council decides

Westport Road apartment plan

Where it standsThe council denied the developer's Letter of Compliance for a 199-unit apartment plan in May 2026.

What's on the tableHow the council handles development plans on land already zoned for apartments, including any appeal or lawsuit.

The developer's redesigned plan accommodated 199 units, with the tallest building four stories. City of St. Matthews · Apr 14, 2026
The council voted 5-2 to table Municipal Order 26-13, the plan's approval. City of St. Matthews · Apr 14, 2026
The council approved the order denying the Letter of Compliance 7-1. City of St. Matthews · May 12, 2026

Grandview Avenue rezoning

Where it standsThe council adopted Ordinance 26-03 in May 2026 at the more restrictive R-5-B zoning.

What's on the tableHow the city treats requests to rezone single-family lots for rentals.

The applicant first sought OR-3 zoning, then agreed to OR-1, before the council amended to R-5-B. City of St. Matthews · May 26, 2026
The final adoption passed 4-1-1, with Councilmember Nay voting no and Councilmember Flynn abstaining. City of St. Matthews · May 26, 2026

Warwick Park renovation

Where it standsThe council approved the Warwick Park Phase II and III renovation contract in July 2026.

What's on the tableWhether to add extras such as sod and irrigation with the remaining project money.

The budget has $7 million set aside for the project; the lowest of 8 bids was under $4 million. City of St. Matthews · Jul 14, 2026
The council was interested in having the Public Works Director explore costs for sod and irrigation. City of St. Matthews · Jul 14, 2026

City budget and property tax rate

Where it standsThe 2026-2027 budget was adopted in June 2026; the 2026 property tax rate is at first reading.

What's on the tableThe next budget and the annual property tax rate.

Ordinance 26-04, the 2026-2027 budget, passed 5-0 on second reading. City of St. Matthews · Jun 23, 2026
Ordinance 26-06 keeps the property tax rate at $0.20 per $100 with a 40% discount rate; first reading passed 7-0. City of St. Matthews · Aug 25, 2026

Neighborhood rules

Where it standsThe city attorney is looking into a stronger noise ordinance after a resident's complaint about a drive-through.

What's on the tableWhether to adopt noise rules and other local ordinances such as the tree board and a street closure.

A resident said amplified music at a drive-through shop can be heard in his home; the city attorney will investigate creating a stronger noise ordinance. City of St. Matthews · Jul 28, 2026
First reading of Ordinance 26-07 on the closure of N Sherrin Ave passed 7-0. City of St. Matthews · Aug 25, 2026

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1. What should the council do with a large apartment plan on land already zoned for apartments?
2. How should the city treat a request to rezone a home lot so a carriage house can be rented?
3. What should the city do with the property tax rate?

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Key dates

Voter registration deadlineKentucky State Board of ElectionsOct 5, 2026
Mail-in absentee ballot request portal closesKentucky State Board of ElectionsOct 20, 2026
In-person no-excuse absentee voting begins (Oct. 29-31)Kentucky State Board of ElectionsOct 29, 2026
General election dayKentucky State Board of ElectionsNov 3, 2026

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 8 on this ballot

8 council seats. The council decides by a 5-vote majority.

Both the mayor and council contests are nonpartisan on the Jefferson County Clerk's 2026 candidate list. Jefferson County Clerk · Oct 2, 2026
The City Council is elected at-large, with voters choosing up to eight candidates. Ballotpedia
The eight sitting council members are listed on the city's council page. City of St. Matthews

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