2026 Kentucky General Election

Jim NEWBY

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Newby explained his background, where he is a longtime Madison Countian who spent nearly 3 decades abroad following his career. However, he said he returned home and wanted to give back to the community, so he worked with the local fire department.

Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Richmond Mayor Candidate Jim Newby

Jim Newby is a longtime resident of Madison County.

Meet Your Public Official: The Smackdown with Jim Newby - WBON TV

In the newest installment of the WBON-TV Meet your Public Official Series, Marisa Hempel sat down with Richmond City Commissioner Jim Newby, who tells us about his past in professional wrestling and how he got his start by wrestling a bear.

Meet Your Public Official: The Smackdown with Jim Newby

Jim Newby previously worked in professional wrestling.

## Election results

WINNER

Mike Brewer

19.1%

6,135 votes

WINNER

Tammy Cole

18.8%

6,019 votes

WINNER

Jim Newby

17%

5,453 votes

WINNER

Mendi Goble

16.8%

5,393 votes

Richmond City Commissioner | November 5, 2024 election

Jim was elected as a Richmond City Commissioner in 2024.

## 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.

Energy & the Environment

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

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

Housing & Urban Development

## 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.

Some of the topics touched on were the drug epidemic, which Newby said he wanted to fight by adding to the Police and Fire departments, which are luckily fully staffed at this moment. However, he said that was put in place decades ago, and with the new issues and crime throughout the city, more staffing is necessary.

Election 2018 Two Minute Sitdowns: Richmond Mayor Candidate Jim Newby - WBONTV Local News for Richmond KY

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.

Public Safety

## 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.

Public Services

## 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.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Bruce FREDERICK

Krystin ARNOLD

Mendi GOBLE

Mike BREWER

Myron "Mike" EDWARDS

Stephen DELANEY

Tammy W. COLE

- 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. 

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