2026 Kentucky General Election

Bruce FREDERICK

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As of October 6, 2026, Bruce FREDERICK’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

Jim NEWBY

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Jim Newby is a longtime resident of Madison County.

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Jim Newby previously worked in professional wrestling.

Jim was elected as a Richmond City Commissioner in 2024.

Richmond City Commissioner | November 5, 2024 election

## Quality of Life & Community Services

* Expand youth programming and after-school opportunities
* Support senior services and transportation assistance
* Protect green spaces and enhance recreational facilities
* Promote arts, culture, and community events

Positions | Jim Newby - City Commission Richmond, KY

## Utilities & Sustainability

Reliable, affordable utilities are essential for Richmond families and businesses. Jim supports responsible planning that ensures our city's long-term sustainability while keeping utility costs manageable for residents.

* Ensure affordable, reliable water and sewer services
* Plan responsibly for Richmond's long-term growth
* Explore cost-effective energy efficiency for city operations
* Protect Richmond's natural environment for future generations

## Utilities & Sustainability

* Ensure affordable, reliable water and sewer services
* Plan responsibly for Richmond's long-term growth
* Explore cost-effective energy efficiency for city operations
* Protect Richmond's natural environment for future generations

Plans to protect green spaces and enhance recreational facilities.

Plans to ensure affordable, reliable water and sewer services.

Plans to explore cost-effective energy efficiency for city operations.

Plans to protect Richmond's natural environment for future generations.

- Plans to protect green spaces and enhance recreational facilities.
- Plans to ensure affordable, reliable water and sewer services.
- Plans to explore cost-effective energy efficiency for city operations.
- Plans to protect Richmond's natural environment for future generations.

Plans to responsibly manage Richmond's long-term growth.

- Plans to responsibly manage Richmond's long-term growth.

## Public Safety

Every Richmond resident deserves to feel safe in their home and community. Jim is a strong supporter of our police, fire, and emergency services, and believes in equipping our first responders with the tools and training they need.

* Fully fund and support Richmond Police and Fire departments
* Invest in community policing and neighborhood watch programs
* Address the impact of substance abuse on public safety
* Improve emergency response times across the city

## Public Safety

* Fully fund and support Richmond Police and Fire departments
* Invest in community policing and neighborhood watch programs
* Address the impact of substance abuse on public safety
* Improve emergency response times across the city

Said he wanted to add staff to the Police and Fire departments to address the drug epidemic.

Plans to fully fund and support the Richmond Police and Fire departments.

Plans to invest in community policing and neighborhood watch programs.

Plans to address the impact of substance abuse on public safety.

Plans to improve emergency response times across the city.

- Plans to fully fund and support the Richmond Police and Fire departments.
- Plans to invest in community policing and neighborhood watch programs.
- Plans to address the impact of substance abuse on public safety.
- Plans to improve emergency response times across the city.

## Infrastructure & Neighborhoods

* Repair and maintain roads and sidewalks throughout Richmond
* Improve stormwater management to prevent flooding
* Invest in parks and recreational facilities for families
* Ensure all neighborhoods receive equitable city services

## Quality of Life & Community Services

Richmond is a great place to live, and Jim wants to keep it that way. From quality parks and recreation to senior services and youth programs, Jim believes the city government should enhance the quality of life for every resident.

* Expand youth programming and after-school opportunities
* Support senior services and transportation assistance
* Protect green spaces and enhance recreational facilities
* Promote arts, culture, and community events

Plans to invest in parks and recreational facilities for families.

Plans to ensure all neighborhoods receive equitable city services.

Plans to expand youth programming and after-school opportunities.

Supports senior services and transportation assistance.

Plans to promote arts, culture, and community events.

- Plans to invest in parks and recreational facilities for families.
- Plans to ensure all neighborhoods receive equitable city services.
- Plans to expand youth programming and after-school opportunities.
- Supports senior services and transportation assistance.
- Plans to promote arts, culture, and community events.

## Infrastructure & Neighborhoods

Richmond's roads, bridges, parks, and utilities are the backbone of our city. Jim will continue to prioritize smart infrastructure investments that improve the daily lives of residents in every neighborhood — not just the newest developments.

* Repair and maintain roads and sidewalks throughout Richmond
* Improve stormwater management to prevent flooding
* Invest in parks and recreational facilities for families
* Ensure all neighborhoods receive equitable city services

Plans to repair and maintain roads and sidewalks throughout Richmond.

Plans to improve stormwater management to prevent flooding.

- Plans to repair and maintain roads and sidewalks throughout Richmond.
- Plans to improve stormwater management to prevent flooding.

Krystin ARNOLD

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As of October 6, 2026, Krystin ARNOLD’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mendi GOBLE

Mendi Goble works as the executive director of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.

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As of October 6, 2026, Mendi GOBLE’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mike BREWER

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As of October 6, 2026, Mike BREWER’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Myron "Mike" EDWARDS

Myron "Mike" Edwards is originally from Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Mike completed a college degree in health care management and the Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School while on active duty. He serves on the Richmond Human Rights Commission, co-chairs the Richmond Downtown Neighborhood Association, and is a board member of Hope’s Wings.

Myron "Mike" Edwards most recently served as compliance manager in the Fiscal Department at the Community Action Council. He previously worked for Pre-Trial Services in Madison County and EAS Technologies/Corrisoft, owned a painting business, and served as director of operations for Dealers Financial Services' Military Installment Loans and Educational Services Program. He served as a major in the Marine Corps for more than 23 years.

My priorities include:

Advancing responsible development that aligns with Richmond’s comprehensive plan, prioritizing sustainable land use, tree planting, green space, and improved public utilities. I will actively invite all residents to participate in city decisions, ensuring every interested voice is heard and valued.Open dialogue and collaboration are at the heart of my approach.

Issues

Residents have legitimate questions about utility demand, water usage, land use, noise, environmental impact, tax incentives, public infrastructure, and whether the promised economic benefits will truly serve the local community. At the same time, data centers are also part of the modern infrastructure that supports cloud computing, digital commerce, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, health care systems, education, and many services that people rely on every day. Because of that, I believe the most responsible approach is not to begin with fear or automatic opposition, but with education, transparency, and careful public discussion.

Public forums, fact sheets, independent impact studies, and joint city-county planning discussions could help separate rumor from fact. If Madison County is going to consider data center development, it should do so with clear standards for land use, utility capacity, environmental protection, community benefit, and accountability.

Prioritizes sustainable land use, tree planting, green space, and public-utility improvements in development aligned with Richmond’s comprehensive plan.

Calls for clear land-use, utility-capacity, environmental-protection, community-benefit, and accountability standards before Madison County considers data-center development.

- Prioritizes sustainable land use, tree planting, green space, and public-utility improvements in development aligned with Richmond’s comprehensive plan.
- Calls for clear land-use, utility-capacity, environmental-protection, community-benefit, and accountability standards before Madison County considers data-center development.

FAIRNESS ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF RICHMOND-

Richmond is said to be the fastest growing city in the State of Kentucky. It is ranked as the 7th largest city in the state. As many as 168,600 estimated Kentuckians, or roughly 5.9% of the Blue Grass State's population, identify as LGBTQ+, according to a 2023 study performed by the Williams Institute. For the City of Richmond this would equate to just less than 2400 residents of Richmond that identify as LGBTQ+. There are currently 24 cities throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky which have a LGBTQ+ Fairness ordinance, in addition, to 2 cities with partial ordinances for protections. Richmond is not in these numbers. As a member of the Richmond Human Rights Commission, I have made it a mission of mine to work my hardest to get a Fairness Ordinance passed for the City of Richmond. If not passed while a member of the Human Rights Commission, I will continue to pursue as a City Commissioner.

HISTORICAL STRUCTURE IN RICHMOND

The loss of the Walker House in Richmond has deeply affected residents who value the city’s history. To prevent further destruction, I propose the forming of a Historical Structure Preservation Board of Commissioners, reporting to a City Commissioner aligned with preservation goals.

KENTUCKY'S LANDLORD-TENANT REGULATIONS---STATE PROTECTIONS NOT ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF RICHMOND

Understanding Kentucky’s landlord-tenant regulations is essential for both landlords and tenants seeking a successful, respectful rental relationship.

The rights and responsibilities set out in Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 383—including the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act—provide a framework for navigating residential tenancies across the Commonwealth.

Open communication and compliance with these requirements help promote fair, safe, and equitable housing throughout Kentucky. These laws are intended to balance the interests of landlords and tenants while encouraging cooperation and accountability. Richmond’s city leaders should be fully informed about these protections and should carefully consider adopting them locally. Providing these safeguards would benefit Richmond residents and strengthen the community’s rental housing system.

These protections are balanced by tenant duties to pay rent, keep the premises reasonably clean and safe, use facilities properly, and avoid disturbing neighbors. Because KRS 383.500 requires a local government to adopt the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act in its entirety and without amendment, adoption by Richmond would establish a consistent set of rights, responsibilities, notices, and remedies for landlords and tenants alike.

Increase Shelter Capacity:

Immediately address the gap between available shelter space (20-30 people) and the actual number of homeless individuals in Madison County (71 as of December 2025).

Explore temporary solutions such as warming centers, partnerships with faith groups, or use of public buildings during emergencies. Seek additional funding or grants to expand long-term shelter capacity.

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Create/Activate Emergency Weather/Homelessness Plan:

In response to cold weather, the city should promptly create, open and implement its Emergency Weather/Homelessness plan to ensure no one is left without shelter.

Establish clear triggers (e.g. forecasted temperatures) for plan activation and conduct regular drills with all involved organizations to ensure readiness.

Candidate’s Position on Madison Homes Closure

If elected as city commissioner, I would have firmly opposed the decisions surrounding the closure of Madison Homes. Instead of waiting for the onset of winter to address the city’s cold weather plan for those experiencing homelessness, I would have taken proactive steps well in advance. My approach would have involved reaching out to every nonprofit organization in the community to coordinate an urgent and effective cold weather response plan.

Establish a Coordinated Task Force:

Consider forming a City/County/Berea Joint Task Force---including both profit and non-profit organizations to address homelessness and underserved populations. The city could also consider the creation of a Homelessness Board/Commission to coordinate these efforts.

Transparency and Accountability

Report enforcement actions and outcomes publicly.
Apply rules consistently to all residents and organizations.
Take the lead.

Plans to review code-enforcement procedures, including follow-up, fine collection, staff reporting, and reporting and collections software.

Supports providing volunteer-based assistance to help vulnerable residents meet code requirements.

Pledges to continue pursuing a Richmond Fairness Ordinance as a city commissioner.

Proposes a Historical Structure Preservation Board of Commissioners to help prevent the loss of historic buildings.

Supports Richmond adopting Kentucky’s Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to establish consistent rights, responsibilities, notices, and remedies.

Proposes expanding homeless shelter capacity through temporary emergency options and additional funding or grants for long-term capacity.

Calls for an emergency weather and homelessness plan with conditions for activation and regular drills to prevent people from being left without shelter.

Said he would have opposed the decisions surrounding Madison Homes’ closure and taken earlier steps to coordinate a cold-weather response.

Proposes a joint City, County, and Berea task force and potentially a homelessness board or commission to coordinate homelessness services.

Calls for public reporting of code-enforcement actions and outcomes and consistent enforcement for residents and organizations.

- Pledges to continue pursuing a Richmond Fairness Ordinance as a city commissioner.
- Proposes a Historical Structure Preservation Board of Commissioners to help prevent the loss of historic buildings.
- Supports Richmond adopting Kentucky’s Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to establish consistent rights, responsibilities, notices, and remedies.
- Proposes expanding homeless shelter capacity through temporary emergency options and additional funding or grants for long-term capacity.
- Calls for an emergency weather and homelessness plan with conditions for activation and regular drills to prevent people from being left without shelter.
- Said he would have opposed the decisions surrounding Madison Homes’ closure and taken earlier steps to coordinate a cold-weather response.
- Proposes a joint City, County, and Berea task force and potentially a homelessness board or commission to coordinate homelessness services.
- Calls for public reporting of code-enforcement actions and outcomes and consistent enforcement for residents and organizations.

Promoting transparency and accountability, ensuring city actions reflect our real community values and vision.City actions should reflect our shared values and vision, with clear communication and openness at every step.
Supporting sensible gun safety education and policies to keep our community safe.This is a subject that is never mentioned during any meetings.

Supports gun-safety education and policies intended to improve community safety.

- Supports gun-safety education and policies intended to improve community safety.

As of October 6, 2026, Myron "Mike" EDWARDS’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Stephen DELANEY

Stephen Delaney studied in Washington, D.C. He earned degrees from Gallaudet University and Rochester Institute of Technology.

Stephen works as a nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter and as a professional pet groomer. He founded a pet grooming salon in Richmond.

Cattle Farms Over Server Farms

Richmond doesn't need massive data centers consuming land, power, and resources while creating few local jobs. I support banning large-scale data centers and focusing on development that benefits our community, supports local businesses, protects farmland, and improves quality of life for the people who call Richmond home.

Stephen Delaney for Richmond City Commissioner

Committed to calling for an indefinite moratorium on new data centers in Kentucky.

Committed to working toward a common standard for data-center regulation.

Supports banning large-scale data centers and prioritizing development that protects farmland and supports local businesses.

- Supports banning large-scale data centers and prioritizing development that protects farmland and supports local businesses.

Affordable Housing

Richmond should be a place where working families, seniors, young professionals, and first-time homebuyers can afford to live.

I support responsible growth that expands housing options, protects existing neighborhoods, and ensures our infrastructure keeps pace with development. Growth should create opportunity, not push people out of the community they love.

Supports growth that expands housing options, protects existing neighborhoods, and matches infrastructure to development.

- Supports growth that expands housing options, protects existing neighborhoods, and matches infrastructure to development.

As of October 6, 2026, Stephen DELANEY’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Everyone in Richmond deserves equal access to city services, spaces, and opportunities. That means sidewalks and public buildings that work for people with disabilities, city information available in multiple formats, and a local government that listens to every voice. I’ll fight to make sure no one is left out.

Richmond’s economy should work for everyone. By supporting small businesses, attracting employers who provide good jobs, and making our city more business-friendly, we can create opportunities that keep talent and families right here at home and not on the interstate.

Supporting Veterans

We owe our veterans more than a thank you. I support policies and partnerships that help veterans access housing, services, employment opportunities, and community connections. Richmond should be a city that honors service and supports those who served.

Supports making city services, public spaces, and information accessible to people with disabilities.

Supports small businesses, employers that offer good jobs, and policies intended to make Richmond more business-friendly.

Supports policies and partnerships connecting veterans with housing, services, employment opportunities, and community connections.

- Supports making city services, public spaces, and information accessible to people with disabilities.
- Supports small businesses, employers that offer good jobs, and policies intended to make Richmond more business-friendly.
- Supports policies and partnerships connecting veterans with housing, services, employment opportunities, and community connections.

Richmond's growth must be matched by investments in roads, utilities, sidewalks, stormwater systems, and public facilities. I support responsible planning that keeps our infrastructure strong and prepares our city for the future.

Supports investments in roads, utilities, sidewalks, stormwater systems, and public facilities as Richmond grows.

- Supports investments in roads, utilities, sidewalks, stormwater systems, and public facilities as Richmond grows.

Tammy W. COLE

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Tammy W. Cole has been a member of the Richmond City Council since 2018.

As of October 6, 2026, Tammy W. COLE’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Your city commission is made up of four elected city commissioners and a mayor. Together, they share the legislative and executive duties of the city government. In some cities, they also have administrative powers. 
- The city commission is responsible for the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- The city commission passes and enforces city laws, oversees all departments of the city government, and passes the city budget.
- Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for city officials. City commission members serve two-year terms and elections are held in even-numbered years. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

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