Union City Commissioner · Nov 3, 2026
Larry King
Solomon
Larry King Solomon 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. EldridgeIncumbent
- 04Christopher Reeves
- 05Larry King SolomonYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Larry Solomon has been Mayor of Union since 2015 and was earlier president of his homeowners association.
On the record: Larry King Solomon
10 sourced01Why running1 sourced position
Said serving as a commissioner would let him provide continuity while the new mayor runs his own administration.
As Commissioner, I can provide some continuity, allowing the new Mayor to run his own administration.”
Own statementLINK nky candidate profileLink
02Growth and development3 sourced positions
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Pointed to the proposed Union Town Plan residential density limits as a way to guide development and moderate the pace of growth.
Own statementLINK nky candidate profileLink
Said he spoke at a Boone County Planning Commission hearing to oppose the 340-unit Silverman apartment project.
Own statementUnion City Commission minutes, September 9, 2026 · Sep 9, 2026Link
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
03Housing density1 sourced position
Said at a July 2026 caucus that the city plans to strictly enforce the updated Union Town Plan density limits.
Own statementUnion City Commission minutes, July 20, 2026 (caucus) · Jul 20, 2026Link
04License plate cameras2 sourced positions
Said at a September 2026 caucus that he agrees the city should not move forward with the use of Flock.
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
05City 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
06Duke 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
07Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Union in 2022 (won).
Own statementLINK nky · Nov 8, 2022Link
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Larry King Solomon: their words and their votes on the same issue
Growth and development
In their words
Said he spoke at a Boone County Planning Commission hearing to oppose the 340-unit Silverman apartment project.
Sep 9, 2026 ·Union City Commission minutes, September 9, 2026 · Sep 9, 2026
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 agrees the city should not move forward with the use of Flock.
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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