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Mayor, City of Bardstown
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Dick HeatonCity of Bardstown

Dick Heaton

Candidate for Mayor, City of Bardstown

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Bardstown's mayor, an office he has held for 14 years.

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Documented positions

Economy & jobs

  • Supports local control over whether data centers locate here

    Bardstown, Nelson County and New Haven have enacted 12-month moratoriums on data centers; he said no company had contacted the city about one.

    Bardstown Mayor talks industrial park

    News coverage · The Kentucky Standard · Aug 15, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com

    “Our communities should decide what fits here and what doesn’t”
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  • Supports seeking state and grant funds for the industrial park

    Water, sewer and road work for the city-county industrial park site is estimated to cost $25 million.

    Bardstown Mayor talks industrial park

    News coverage · The Kentucky Standard · Aug 15, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com

    “He said they don’t have those funds immediately and will be seeking funds from the state and looking into grants.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Pledges to finish the city's capital improvement projects

    His April 2026 re-election announcement cited projects underway in utilities, public safety, recreation and city administration.

    Heaton announces he'll see re-election for another term as city's mayor

    News coverage · Nelson County Gazette · Apr 8, 2026 · nelsoncountygazette.com

    “With so many important projects in motion and more on the horizon, I believe steady, experienced leadership is essential to see these efforts through”
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