2026 Kentucky General Election

The city council is the city’s primary legislative body. It institutes local laws, passes a city budget and generally represents the people’s interests in the municipal government. The mayor, whose seat is not up for election in November, can veto laws passed by the council, but the council can vote to override the mayor with a majority vote. Council positions are nonpartisan, and council members serve two-year terms.

All of the city council’s current members are running again: Andrew Clift, Mike Kendall, Dave Radford, Gail Smith, Dianne Wartman and Tim Wartman. Jeffrey Creekmore, Kelly Dudley, Patty Miller and Keith Williams are challengers.

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FIRST NAME	LAST NAME	TITLE	PHONE	EMAIL
Andy	Clift	City Council	(513) 446-9721	aclift@cityofbromley.com
Mike	Denham	Mayor	(859) 512-5663	mdenham@cityofbromley.com
Jack	Dudley	Public Works Director	(513) 364-4540	jdudley@cityofbromley.com
Kelly	Dudley	City Council	(859) 982-5755	kdudley@cityofbromley.com

City of Bromley

Andrew Clift currently serves on the Bromley City Council.

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Clift and Tim Wartman said the city should prioritize economic development. Clift had something specific in mind.

“We have what could be a major opportunity on the horizon as SD1 wraps up the Bromley pump station project,” Clift said. “There is a large lot adjacent to the pump station that is not being utilized by the sanitation district. If Bromley were to acquire that land, we could open up our riverfront to the public in ways, such as a boat ramp and/or fishing pier.”

Proposes acquiring land beside the Bromley pump station to open the riverfront to the public, potentially with a boat ramp or fishing pier.

- Proposes acquiring land beside the Bromley pump station to open the riverfront to the public, potentially with a boat ramp or fishing pier.

Public Services

As of September 15, 2026, Andrew Clift did not have a website or any information online.

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Andrew Clift

As of September 15, 2026, Andrew Clift’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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## David Radford

Dave Radford is a lifelong resident of Bromley. He graduated from Dixie Heights High School. He currently works as an Engineering Tech II and has served the last 12 years as a council member for the City of Bromley. In the past, he has served as the Mayor of Bromley. He currently oversees the Road and Light committee.

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Dave Radford is a lifelong resident of Bromley.

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Dave currently works as an Engineering Tech II.

Dave has served as a council member for the City of Bromley for 12 years and previously served as mayor.

Dave has served as a council member for the City of Bromley for 12 years and previously served as their mayor.

As of September 15, 2026, Dave Radford did not have a website or any information online.

Dave Radford

As of September 15, 2026, Dave Radford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

## Gail Smith  

Gail Smith is from Bromley and attended La Salette Academy. After graduation, she attended some classes at Thomas More College. She worked at Fifth Third Bank for 36 years before retiring. She currently serves on the Bromley City Council.

Gail Smith is from Bromley. She attended La Salette Academy and took classes at Thomas More College.

Gail Smith previously worked at Fifth Third Bank before retiring.

According to final, unofficial Kenton County election results released Tuesday, incumbent Dianne Wartman lost her seat after garnering 150 votes. Reagan France and current councilwoman Gail Smith tied at 151 votes, and each will serve a two-year term on the six-person council.

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Gail was elected to the Bromley City Council in 2020, when she won a two-year term.

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Gail has experience on the Bromley City Council.

As of September 15, 2026, Gail Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Gail Smith

As of September 15, 2026, Gail Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Calls for landscaping city entrances with trees, flowers, and other elements to improve Bromley’s curb appeal.

Proposes converting two vacant properties into pocket parks, community gardens, or pollinator gardens.

Voted against 1999 city tax provisions for mobile homes and emergency services, then sued to challenge their constitutionality.

FIRST NAME	LAST NAME	Title	Phone	Email
Andy	Clift	City Council	(513) 446-9721	aclift@cityofbromley.com
Mike	Denham	Mayor	(859) 512-5663	mdenham@cityofbromley.com
Jack	Dudley	Public Works Director	(513) 364-4540	jdudley@cityofbromley.com
Kelly	Dudley	City Council	(859) 982-5755	kdudley@cityofbromley.com
Brittany	Hinzman	City Clerk	(859) 496-8777	bhinzman@cityofbromley.com
Mike	Kendall	City Council	(859) 743-1991	mkendall@cityofbromley.com

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Kelly Dudley currently serves on the Bromley City Council.

As of September 15, 2026, Kelly Dudley did not have a website or any information online.

Kelly Dudley

As of September 15, 2026, Kelly Dudley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Matthew D. Walker lives in Covington, Kentucky. Matthew earned a degree from Northern Kentucky University.

Matthew has served as a council member for the City of Bromley since 2025.

As of September 15, 2026, Matthew D. Walker did not have a website or any information online.

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Michael E. Kendall currently serves on the Bromley City Council.

As of September 15, 2026, Michael E. Kendall did not have a website or any information online.

Michael E. Kendall

As of September 15, 2026, Micheal E. Kendall’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Micheal E. Kendall

## Timothy Wartman

Timothy Wartman currently serves on the Bromley City Council.

Tim Wartman currently serves on the Bromley City Council.

As of September 15, 2026, Tim Wartman did not have a website or any information online.

Tim Wartman

As of September 15, 2026, Tim Wartman’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- 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. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

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