Walton Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Terri Lynn
Courtney
Terri Lynn Courtney, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Walton in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Gabriel D. Brown.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Gabriel D. Brown
- 02Terri Lynn CourtneyYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Terri Lynn Courtney has been Walton's mayor since May 2024 and is a lifelong Walton resident. She was appointed to Walton City Council in February 2020 and served on the council until her appointment as mayor.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. LINK nky candidate profile
On the record: Terri Lynn Courtney
5 sourced01Payroll tax1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky
Said a 2% payroll tax would help pay for the sewer expansion with as little impact on Walton residents as possible, noting most people who work in Walton live elsewhere.
We learned that greater than 90% of the people that work in our city do not live in our city, yet they use our roads, they use our sewer system, they use our water utilities”
Own statementLINK nky · Nov 13, 2024Link
02City administrator1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky; not a direct quote
Has supported establishing a city administrator position to oversee daily operations.
Own statementLINK nky candidate profileLink
03Sewer and growth1 sourced position
as reported by LINK nky
Said she was concerned about possible lawsuits if the city cannot meet the demands of people who bought land in Walton while no new sewer taps are available.
I'm concerned about what lawsuits could come if we're unable to meet the demands of the folks who bought land in the city”
Own statementLINK nky · Nov 13, 2024Link
04Credit card policy1 sourced position
Voted yes to override the mayor's veto of Ordinance 2024-02, a policy for use of city credit cards by employees and officials (6-0, April 2024).
Council voteWalton City Council minutes, April 9, 2024 · Apr 9, 2024LinkHow the council voted
05Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Walton in 2024 (won).
Own statementLINK nky · Dec 11, 2024Link
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