Union Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Chris
Courtney
Chris Courtney is running for mayor of Union in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against John J. Mefford.
Not sure who to vote for? Answer a few questions and see which Union candidates agree with you, and why.
No sign-in. Your answers stay on your device. We never endorse anyone. Report an error
The race · Mayor
- 01Chris CourtneyYou’re reading
- 02John J. Mefford
Background
- About
- Chris Courtney is a U.S. Navy veteran who has worked in local and regional government in Northern Kentucky. He was Boone County's director of government and community relations for seven years.
On the record: Chris Courtney
4 sourced01Why running1 sourced position
Said elected offices should not answer only to a small group of people or one person.
I decided to run for office of Mayor of Union because I fundamentally believe that elected offices are not beholden to just a small group of people among us or only to one particular person”
Own statementLINK nky candidate profileLink
02Meeting access1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Proposed livestreamed or recorded access to city meetings, according to his campaign Instagram account.
Own statementLINK nky candidate profileLink
03Communication1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Proposed improving communication between the city and residents, most likely through quarterly reports.
Own statementLINK nky candidate profileLink
04Small business1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Proposed establishing a citywide small-business association.
Own statementLINK nky candidate profileLink
Every claim links to its source and was checked against it before publishing. How this guide works
Match quiz · 2 minutes · no sign-in
See which Union candidates match you
Also on your Union ballot
See something wrong? Report an error
Something wrong or missing? Tell us what and where, with a link to a source if you have one. Reports feed the next verification run.