Union City Commissioner · Nov 3, 2026
George E.
Eldridge
George E. Eldridge, the incumbent, is running for Union City Commissioner in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 4 seats.
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The race · City Commissioner
- 01Doug BineIncumbent
- 02Eric Dulaney
- 03George E. EldridgeYou’re reading
- 04Christopher Reeves
- 05Larry King Solomon
Background
- About
- George Eldridge is an Air Force veteran who spent 32 years in the aerospace industry with Hughes and Boeing. He was appointed to the commission in February 2025.
After the ruling, John Mefford, Doug Bine and George Eldridge were appointed to the commission in February 2025. LINK nky · Feb 4, 2025
On the record: George E. Eldridge
8 sourced01Growth and development2 sourced positions
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Identified managing Union's rapid growth as the most pressing issue facing city leaders.
Own statementLINK nky candidate profileLink
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-10 approving the Drees Homes Union Acres rezoning on Old Union Road, as amended (passed 3-1, July 2026).
Council voteUnion City Commission minutes, July 27, 2026 (special meeting) · Jul 27, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Why running1 sourced position
Said he enjoys serving and hopes voters will return him to office.
I enjoy serving the people of Union and hope they will return me to office for the next two years,”
Own statementLINK nky candidate profileLink
03License plate cameras2 sourced positions
Said at a September 2026 caucus that he is opposed to using Flock cameras or any other ALPR technology.
Own statementUnion City Commission minutes, September 21, 2026 (caucus) · Sep 21, 2026Link
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-04 opposing automated license plate reader (Flock) cameras in Union (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteUnion City Commission minutes, September 21, 2026 (caucus) · Sep 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-07, the FY 2026-2027 city budget (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteUnion City Commission minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Duke Energy franchise fee1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-09 renewing the city's franchise agreement with Duke Energy (passed 4-1, July 2026).
Council voteUnion City Commission minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Manufactured housing zoning1 sourced position
Voted no on Ordinance 2026-03, zoning text amendments defining manufactured and mobile homes (passed 4-1, March 2026).
Council voteUnion City Commission minutes, March 16, 2026 (caucus) · Mar 16, 2026Link
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George E. Eldridge: their words and their votes on the same issue
Growth and development
In their words
Identified managing Union's rapid growth as the most pressing issue facing city leaders.
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote ·LINK nky candidate profile
On the record
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-10 approving the Drees Homes Union Acres rezoning on Old Union Road, as amended (passed 3-1, July 2026).
Jul 27, 2026 ·Union City Commission minutes, July 27, 2026 (special meeting) · Jul 27, 2026
License plate cameras
In their words
Said at a September 2026 caucus that he is opposed to using Flock cameras or any other ALPR technology.
Sep 21, 2026 ·Union City Commission minutes, September 21, 2026 (caucus) · Sep 21, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-04 opposing automated license plate reader (Flock) cameras in Union (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Sep 21, 2026 ·Union City Commission minutes, September 21, 2026 (caucus) · Sep 21, 2026
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