Ludlow City Council voted last week to appoint Brian Bumgarner to the vacant city council seat previously held by Abby Miller. Miller resigned from her seat on Ludlow City Council on June 11 after missing several council meetings. When a council member resigns, it falls to the remaining council members to appoint a replacement to serve out the remainder of the term.

Ludlow fills former council member Abby Miller’s seat

The article, published July 13, 2026, reports that Ludlow City Council appointed Bumgarner to the vacant seat previously held by Abby Miller and states: “Bumgarner will serve in the council seat for the rest of the year and appear on the ballot in November.”

Brian was appointed by the Ludlow City Council to fill a vacant council seat and will serve for the rest of the year.

Ludlow fills former council member Abby Miller's seat - LINK nky

Brian J. Bumgarner was appointed by the Ludlow City Council to fill a vacant council seat and will serve for the rest of the year.

2026 Kentucky General Election

As of September 15, 2026, Brian J. Bumgarner did not have a website or any information online.

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“The dedication to orderly fiscal management and community improvement is what motivates me to work in public service,” Bumgarner said in an email to LINK nky. “However, for me personally, I want to make sure the city’s revenue and expenses are managed efficiently in order for Ludlow to have financial stability for years to come. This includes a thorough examination of all budget line items from the top down and bottom up.”

Prioritizes efficient management of city revenue and expenses through a thorough review of all budget line items to promote long-term financial stability.

- Prioritizes efficient management of city revenue and expenses through a thorough review of all budget line items to promote long-term financial stability.

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Brian J. Bumgarner

As of September 15, 2026, Brian J. Bumgarner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- 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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