Gabriel D. Brown
Candidate for Mayor, City of Walton
Background
Walton mayor for nearly seven years until he resigned in May 2024 during a city council investigation of spending on the Owens Park Lake project; he lost the November 2024 election for the rest of the term. He was first elected to the city council in 2013.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports implementing a payroll tax in Walton
Said during the 2024 race, noting that many people work in Walton but live elsewhere.
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“adding that he hopes to implement a payroll tax in Walton”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports upgrading water and sewer systems to attract jobs
Said during the 2024 race for the same office; he estimated the investment at about $20 million, through financing or a public-private partnership.
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“is to upgrade the water and sewer systems so that the city can support bringing in more high-paying jobs”
Environment & parks
Supports completing the Owens Park Lake project
Said during the 2024 race.
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“so we can have one of the premier parks in all of the state”
Government & transparency
Proposes required League of Cities training for council members
Said during the 2024 race.
ReportWalton residents face unique choice for city mayor electionNews coverage · LINK nky · Sep 18, 2024 · linknky.com
“require all city council members to undergo training through the Kentucky League of Cities”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Gabriel D. Brown on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- 2026 General Election, Boone County Ballot
Election filing · Boone County Clerk · boonecountyclerk.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 (Boone County)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Kenton County Publication Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Kenton County Clerk · kentonkyclerk.gov
- 2024 General Election Recap Sheet: Boone County (precinct results)
Government record · Kentucky State Board of Elections · elect.ky.gov
- Walton residents face unique choice for city mayor election
News coverage · LINK nky · Sep 18, 2024 · linknky.com
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