Taylor Mill Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Michael
Blackburn
Michael Blackburn is running for mayor of Taylor Mill in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Daniel Bell.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Daniel BellIncumbent
- 02Michael BlackburnYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Army veteran who works as a contractor and real estate investor. He was born in Taylor Mill and has spent most of his life there.
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
On the record: Michael Blackburn
7 sourced01Community events1 sourced position
Said he wants more community events that bring residents together.
I’m looking to get the community feel back,”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 8, 2026Link
02City budget1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Said there was no budget crisis but that the city's current budget could be more fine-tuned.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 8, 2026Link
03Term limits1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Said he supports term limits for local elected officials.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 8, 2026Link
04Parks1 sourced position
Said he wants the city to acquire land for a park on the north end of the city, at the bottom of Taylor Mill Hill.
So, I’d like to find somewhere where we can acquire some land…. It doesn’t have to be anything like Pride Park, but we could at least have a park for that area of Taylor Mill.”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 8, 2026Link
05Stormwater help1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Proposed cost-sharing between the city, property owners and agencies such as SD1 to help residents in need fix their properties or key infrastructure.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 8, 2026Link
06Open government1 sourced position
Said he wants to be more involved with citizens.
I want to take that disconnect from citizens to government and get rid of it,”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 8, 2026Link
07Past races1 sourced position
Ran for Taylor Mill mayor in 2022 (lost).
Own statementKenton County Clerk · Nov 8, 2022Link
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