Gearheart files for Prestonsburg mayor

Residential rehabilitation center opens in Prestonsburg

David is the CEO and president of East Kentucky Rehabilitation Center.  

COUNCILMAN RUNS FOR TOP OFFICE

David Gearheart is a city council member in Prestonsburg. He was first elected in 2010 and is in his 7th term.


As of June 7, 2025, David Gearheart did not have a website or any information online.

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As of October 1, 2024, Danny Martin did not have a website or any information online.

36 file for city offices in Floyd County

Danny Martin's campaign for mayor is his first run for public office. 

As of June 7, 2025, Danny Martin did not have a website or any information online.

Danny Martin

Rick graduated from East Carter County High School. He lives with his wife Amy. 

Rick is the owner of Hi Tech Signs & Graphix and Rick's Embroidery & Trophies. He also served in the U.S. Air Force.

Rick Hughes currently serves as the interim mayor of Prestonsburg. He was appointed in March 2023 and is seeking reelection for his first full term. He previously served as a city council member, serving 4 terms from 2016 to 2023

As of June 7, 2025, Rick Hughes’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Rick Hughes

- The duties of the mayor depend on the type of government within the city, 
- If the city has a mayor-council form of government, the mayor is responsible for the executive and administrative functions of the government. They oversee all city departments, but cannot vote in most council matters. 
- If the city has a mayor-aldermen form of government, the mayor is responsible for executing and enforcing local and state laws. The mayor may appoint city officials with approval from the aldermen. 
- If the city has a mayor-commission form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is responsible for executing all decisions reached by the commission. 
- If the city has a city manager form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is recognized as the head of the city department but does not have any regular administrative duties. 
- City mayors are elected during general elections for a four-year term. Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for mayor. 