Elections in Kentucky local government
What Kentucky city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
21 Kentucky meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Kentucky with the most elections activity
- Crestwood, KY (6)
- Louisa, KY (3)
- LaFayette, KY (2)
- Newport, KY (2)
- Middletown, KY (2)
- Fairfield, KY (2)
- Clay, KY (2)
- Lexington, KY (1)
- Plantation, KY (1)
Latest matching meetings
Board to consider referendum on 1% sales tax for school capital projects
The Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution requesting a referendum on levying an additional one percent local sales and use tax for school capital projects. They will also hold public hearings on amendments to add several agricultural and forestal districts to the land development regulations. Other actions…
Park Board to hear Whitecliff Playground presentation, hold public vote
The Crestwood Park Board will meet on June 16, 2026, to consider two main items: a presentation and public voting on the Whitecliff Playground, and a discussion of membership fee schedules for the Cliffs and Aquatic Center. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, staff and aldermanic…
Council to decide on settlement over Housing Element litigation
The Lafayette City Council will discuss and vote on a settlement agreement with the Housing Action Coalition to resolve litigation over the city's Housing Element (Case No. C25-0512). The council will also review and continue the proposed FY26-27 budget to June 22, discuss adoption timing for Objective Design…
Council considers budget amendments and charter changes for November ballot
The Urban County Council is reviewing several zoning changes, budget adjustments, and proposed charter amendments. Some charter amendments regarding council salaries, attendance standards, and a review assembly would be placed on the November 3, 2026, ballot.
Diamond Debbies citation appeal at 414 W 8th St.
This meeting includes an election for board chairperson and a hearing on an appealed citation for Debbie Cantrell's property, Diamond Debbies at 414 W 8th Street. The board will decide the appeal.
Commission will elect its chair and vice chair
The Newport Historic Preservation Commission will meet on March 25, 2026 to approve the minutes from its January 28, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes public hearings to elect a new commission chair (HP2600164) and vice chair (HP2600165). Commissioners will also review their materials, receive a CLG update, and…
Middletown Council discusses election locations, public safety, and city appropriations
The Common Council will consider designating City Hall as an early voting location for 2026 elections. The agenda includes several appropriation requests for police, fire, and school services, alongside various municipal resolutions.
Planning Board reorganizes, elects officers and adopts 2026 procedures
The Fairfield Township Planning Board will hold a reorganizational meeting. Board members will elect a chairman and vice‑chairman and appoint an attorney, professional planner, secretary and transcription service. The board will waive two members of the Site Plan Committee and adopt its Rules of Procedure for 2026. A…
Commission votes to keep district voting system unchanged
The Clay County Charter Review Commission discussed the structure of the Board of County Commissioners, including district versus at‑large representation, and voted unanimously to retain the current district voting system. The commission also moved forward with language for a ballot measure on county commissioner…
Earth Day 2026 planning and Green Business Application revisions discussed
The board will elect a chair and vice chair, then discuss plans for the 2026 Earth Day event with the Parks and Recreation Department and review revisions to the Green Business Application. Other business, public comments, and adjournment are also on the agenda.
Township approves multiple professional service contracts for 2026
The Fairfield Township Mayor and Council met on Jan. 5, 2026 to certify the 2025 council election results and administer oaths to the newly elected council members. The body approved a series of professional service contracts for the township, including attorney, bond counsel, auditor, planner, GIS support and other…
CRC votes to remove casino gambling, residency and recall sections from charter
The Clay County Charter Review Commission met to consider charter provisions and administrative matters. It accepted the resignations of two members, approved the updated roster and the CRC counsel agreement, and voted to eliminate Section 1.5 on casino gambling, Section 3.1 on elected office residency, and Section…
Crestwood Charter Commission reviews proposed amendments
The Charter Review Commission will review five proposed Charter amendments and their attachments. The meeting agenda lists the review of these documents as unfinished business.
Board to vote on traffic calming and election resolution
The Crestwood Board of Aldermen will consider approving a resolution to call for a mayoral election on April 7, 2026, and further discuss traffic calming measures on Liggett Avenue. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a text amendment for the Watson Road Overlay Area and a consent agenda of routine items.
Middletown council to declare mayoral vacancy, set special election
The Common Council holds a special meeting with a public hearing, then declares a permanent vacancy in the mayor's office following resignation, sets a special election for November 4, 2025 (with a primary on September 9 if needed), and approves a tentative union contract with salary grade increases for three…
Crestwood Board of Aldermen to consider community center construction contract
The Board of Aldermen will discuss a construction agreement with Lawlor Corporation for the Crestwood Community Center. The meeting includes public hearings on development plans and rezoning for property on Watson Road, as well as the certification of April 2025 election results.
Louisa County Board of Supervisors to hold public hearing on FY2026 budget
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Members will also consider budget supplements for public schools, the water authority, and fire & EMS services.
Charter Review Commission to elect officers
The Charter Review Commission will meet to conduct an election of officers. The body will also discuss charter review and future issues.
Board to consider contracts for business park utilities and electronic pollbooks
The Louisa County Board of Supervisors will meet to approve bills and discuss the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The board is deciding on a contract for Shannon Hill Regional Business Park offsite utilities and a budget supplement for new electronic pollbooks.
Board considers residential unit permit for Life Storage at 9900 Big Bend Boulevard
The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for an on-site residential unit at a self-storage facility. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with budget acknowledgments and bank extensions.
Commission to elect vice chair and review transportation requests
The Transportation & Circulation Commission will meet to elect a vice chair and review updates on local traffic safety and transportation action requests. The meeting will be held at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center.