Geoff Marietta
Candidate for Mayor, City of Harlan
Background
Interim executive director of One Harlan County, a nonprofit for the county's economic revitalization, since October 2025. He and his wife own Harlan County Beer Company and Moonbow Tipple Café & Books in downtown Harlan.
Photo: Harlan Enterprise
Documented positions
Housing
Supports making Harlan a cleaner, more vibrant community
ReportLocal businessman challenging Meadors in Harlan mayoral raceNews coverage · Harlan Enterprise · Jan 15, 2026 · harlanenterprise.net
“helps Harlan grow into a cleaner, more vibrant community that works for everyone”
Environment & parks
Supports expanding recreational opportunities for Harlan's youth
ReportLocal businessman challenging Meadors in Harlan mayoral raceNews coverage · Harlan Enterprise · Jan 15, 2026 · harlanenterprise.net
“It’s time for energetic, proven leadership that expands recreational opportunities for our youth”
Government & transparency
Supports embracing change so Harlan reaches its full potential
As reported by the Harlan Enterprise in January 2026, on why he decided to run.
ReportLocal businessman challenging Meadors in Harlan mayoral raceNews coverage · Harlan Enterprise · Jan 15, 2026 · harlanenterprise.net
“in order for Harlan to reach its full potential, the city must embrace change”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Geoff Marietta on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Harlan County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Harlan County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Harlan County Judge Executive (office staff)
Government record · Harlan County Judge/Executive's Office · judge-executive.harlanonline.net
- Geoff Marietta appointed interim executive director for One Harlan County
News coverage · Harlan Enterprise · Oct 16, 2025 · harlanenterprise.net
- Local businessman challenging Meadors in Harlan mayoral race
News coverage · Harlan Enterprise · Jan 15, 2026 · harlanenterprise.net
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