Lifelong Resident

	

Diana has called Erlanger home since she was 8 years old,

raising her family here and investing in the community’s future.

Diana Niceley for Mayor of Erlanger

Education

Graduate of Lloyd Memorial High School and holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies.

Community Commitment

Active member of Erlanger Baptist Church and dedicated volunteer.

Education Advocate: Over 10 years on the Lloyd Memorial High School Alumni Association Board of Directors, including as	Secretary, working to secure scholarships for local students.

Diana has lived in Erlanger since she was 8 years old. She graduated from Lloyd Memorial High School and holds a bachelor's degree in paralegal studies. She is an active member and volunteer at Erlanger Baptist Church and has served on the Lloyd Memorial High School Alumni Association Board of Directors for more than 10 years, including as secretary.

Diana Niceley has lived in Erlanger since she was 8 years old. She graduated from Lloyd Memorial High School and holds a bachelor's degree in paralegal studies. She is an active member and volunteer at Erlanger Baptist Church and has served on the Lloyd Memorial High School Alumni Association Board of Directors for more than 10 years, including as secretary.

Diana worked for Duke Energy before joining her family’s Erlanger business over 20 years ago. Diana holds the position of Office Manager at Niceley’s. She attends church at Erlanger Baptist and stays active in the community.

City Council | City of Erlanger

Diana currently works as an office manager at Niceley’s, her family’s Erlanger business. She previously worked for Duke Energy.

CITY COUNCIL - City of Erlanger

DIANA
NICELEY
COUNCILWOMAN

NUMBER OF TERMS SERVED ON CITY COUNCIL
Second Term of Two Years
Four Years of Service
MOST NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PROJECTS LED

Diana is serving her second two-year term on Erlanger City Council, for a total of four years of service.

2026 Kentucky General Election

10+ years as Secretary on the Lloyd Memorial High School Alumni Association Board of Directors

Active scholarship fundraiser, helping local students achieve their educational dreams

Raises scholarship funds to help local students pursue educational opportunities.

- Raises scholarship funds to help local students pursue educational opportunities.

Education

Quality of Life

Make Erlanger the premier place	to live, work, and raise a family in Northern Kentucky

Balance growth with community character	that residents love

Support local businesses	while attracting new opportunities

Supports balancing growth with Erlanger's community character.

- Supports balancing growth with Erlanger's community character.

Housing & Urban Development

During her time on City Council, Diana has been more than just a voice she's been a  driving force behind critical initiatives:

Co-chaired the Emergency Preparation Task Force, ensuring our city is ready for any challenge

Co-chaired	the Parks Master Planning Task Force, helping shape	recreational opportunities for families

Led the Fire/EMS Future Task Force, prioritizing public safety and emergency services

Chaired	the City Beautification Task Force, making Erlanger more attractive and welcoming

Organized the Farmer's Market Task Force, supporting local businesses and community gatherings

Helped establish Erlanger's first Arbor Day, demonstrating environmental stewardship

As a city councilmember, led the Fire/EMS Future Task Force, prioritizing public safety and emergency services.

- As a city councilmember, led the Fire/EMS Future Task Force, prioritizing public safety and emergency services.

Public Safety

As a city councilmember, co-chaired the Parks Master Planning Task Force to help shape recreational opportunities for families.

As a city councilmember, organized the Farmers Market Task Force to support local businesses and community gatherings.

- As a city councilmember, co-chaired the Parks Master Planning Task Force to help shape recreational opportunities for families.
- As a city councilmember, organized the Farmers Market Task Force to support local businesses and community gatherings.

Public Services

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

Transportation & Infrastructure

Fiscal Responsibility

Support fiscally responsible budgets	that protect taxpayers while maintaining essential services

Continue working to lower taxes	without compromising the quality of life

Bring business experience	to the city's financial management

Support fiscally responsible budgets	that protect taxpayers while maintaining essential services

Continue working to lower taxes	without compromising the quality of life

Bring business experience	to the city's financial management

Supports fiscally responsible budgets and lower taxes while maintaining essential services and quality of life.

Supports local businesses while seeking new business opportunities.

- Supports fiscally responsible budgets and lower taxes while maintaining essential services and quality of life.
- Supports local businesses while seeking new business opportunities.

Economy

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- If the city has a mayor-council form of government, the mayor is responsible for the executive and administrative functions of the government. They oversee all city departments, but cannot vote in most council matters. 
- If the city has a mayor-aldermen form of government, the mayor is responsible for executing and enforcing local and state laws. The mayor may appoint city officials with approval from the aldermen. 
- If the city has a mayor-commission form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is responsible for executing all decisions reached by the commission. 
- If the city has a city manager form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is recognized as the head of the city department but does not have any regular administrative duties. 
- City mayors are elected during general elections for a four-year term. Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for mayor. 