2026 Kentucky General Election

John Cole, mayor of Ryland Heights, explained that in January they are planning to renovate the only boat ramp in Kenton County on the Licking River. He said he wanted to contact Kenton County to see if they can help the city apply for grants.

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John Cole currently serves as mayor of Ryland Heights.

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

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John Cole, mayor of Ryland Heights, explained that in January they are planning to renovate the only boat ramp in Kenton County on the Licking River. He said he wanted to contact Kenton County to see if they can help the city apply for grants. Fish and Wildlife had offered one year to take the boat ramp over and they had the paperwork drawn up and they were going to buy it for $250,000, but suddenly they told the city they were out of money and they were backing out of the deal.

Plans to renovate Ryland Heights’ Licking River boat ramp and seek Kenton County assistance in applying for grants.

- Plans to renovate Ryland Heights’ Licking River boat ramp and seek Kenton County assistance in applying for grants.

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

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

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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. 

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