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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Taylor Mill Mayor & City Commission Election 2026

5 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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

The mayor's office and all four commission seats are on the ballot. Two candidates are running for mayor; four candidates are on the ballot for the four commission seats.

In-person, no-excuse early voting begins · Oct 29

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What the next council decides

01City budget and taxes4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe commission adopted the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget 4-1 in June 2026. A new property tax rate had its first reading in late September 2026.

What's on the tableThe commission will set the property tax rate and waste fee each year and adopt the next budget.

02License-plate reader cameras3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the commission let the police department use money budgeted for Flock license plate reader cameras to buy 12 rifles instead.

What's on the tableThe commission will decide whether the city funds license plate reader cameras in future budgets.

03Pride Parkway traffic safety3 sourced facts

Where it standsAt its August 2026 caucus the commission discussed speeding concerns and a possible roundabout on Pride Parkway near the Taylor Creek subdivision.

What's on the tableThe commission may adopt a resolution stating its position to the state on Pride Parkway changes.

04Stormwater and street projects3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city runs an SD1 cost share program for residents' stormwater problems, and in July 2026 awarded the Vincent Drive street reconstruction and storm sewer bid.

What's on the tableThe commission approves individual cost-share applications and oversees the Vincent Drive project and the five-year street plan.

05Parks and city land4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city received a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Pride Park, and holds land on South Mason Road bought with county redevelopment money.

What's on the tableThe commission will decide how to use the South Mason Road land and how to fund park projects.

1 note on these statements

Four candidates are on the ballot for the four commission seats, and two candidates, Daniel Bell and Michael Blackburn, are running for mayor. Kentucky State Board of Elections

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  1. 1. Should the commission have adopted the 2026-2027 city budget as passed in June 2026?

  2. 2. Should Taylor Mill police use Flock license plate reader cameras?

  3. 3. How high a priority should traffic-safety changes on Pride Parkway at Taylor Creek be?

  4. 4. Should the city share the cost of fixing residents' stormwater problems?

  5. 5. Should the city buy land for a new park on the north end of Taylor Mill?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted6 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

  • Online mail-in absentee ballot request portal closesLINK nkyOct 20, 2026
  • Excused, in-person absentee voting startsLINK nkyOct 21, 2026
  • In-person, no-excuse early voting beginsLINK nkyOct 29, 2026
  • Election DayLINK nkyNov 3, 2026

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 5 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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