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Ben Barlage

Ben is a lifelong resident of Edgewood. He earned an architecture degree from the University of Kentucky. He lives in Edgewood with his wife, Carrie, and their 4 children.

Ben Barlage serves as a city council member in Edgewood.

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Led master planning for the addition to President’s Park and created the designs for the White House Event Center.

- Led master planning for the addition to President’s Park and created the designs for the White House Event Center.

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As of August 20, 2024, Ben Barlage did not have a website or any information online.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports new infrastructure projects, including redesigning Charter Oak Road and replacing the Freedom Park walking trail.

- Supports new infrastructure projects, including redesigning Charter Oak Road and replacing the Freedom Park walking trail.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Safety

Education

Supports independent auditing of the city's budget.

- Supports independent auditing of the city's budget.

Economy

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Ben is a lifelong resident of Edgewood. He received an architecture degree from the University of Kentucky. He lives in Edgewood with his wife, Carrie, and their 4 children.

Ben Barlage serves as a city councilor for Edgewood.

- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 