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Edgewood City Council Member

What does this office do?

  • Passing city laws, called ordinances
  • Approving the city budget
  • Funding city services, such as police, trash, and parks

Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,

Candidates:

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Ben Barlage, a licensed architect, has served on Edgewood City Council since 2013. He focuses on park design, city planning, and road projects.

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Bridget Grady Spears serves on Edgewood City Council.

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Jeff Schreiver has served on Edgewood City Council for about 30 years and co-owns a family flower shop. He backs lower taxes with better city services and zoning that keeps Edgewood residential.

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Joe Messmer has served on Edgewood City Council since 2008 and led the city's volunteer fire and EMS department as chief for 26 years. He backs continued road and infrastructure projects.

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

Rob Thelen, an IT project manager with a master's in public administration, has served on Edgewood City Council since 2014. He backs police and fire services and better roads and parks without raising taxes.

Nonpartisan · Incumbent

W. Jamie Ruehl serves on Edgewood City Council. He is a former Army captain and former police officer who has pushed for open government, citizen access to information, and restored council oversight committees.

Sources: kentoncountykyclerk.com2 · elect.ky.gov