2026 Kentucky General Election

Mike BARNETT

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Barnett owns Barnett Heating and Cooling, based in Berea, serving Central Kentucky. Effective immediately, Barnett will resign from his seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Mike Barnett tapped by Council to fill empty seat

Mike Barnett tapped by Council to fill empty seat - The Edge

CITY HALL—In a special called meeting Wednesday night, the City Council unanimously voted to appoint Michael Barnett to the seat vacated by Steve Davis last week. Barnett was sworn into office by Mayor Bruce Fraley during a ceremony in the mayor's office on Thursday morning. Member of Barnett's family attended, as did Councilman Jerry Little, who nominated Barnett for the position.

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

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Allison "Ali" BLAIR

Barry D. POYNTER

Brooke KING

Dan SIPPLE

John PAYNE

Katie STARTZMAN

Leah VAN WINKLE

Regina HUDSON

Ronnie TERRILL

Steve CAUDILL

Teresa L. WREN

- 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. 

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