Henry Feldhaus
Candidate for Mayor, City of Shelbyville
Background
- Occupation
- City council member; financial analyst
Shelbyville City Council member (1981–1987, and since 2012 for Ward 1) and the city's mayor from 1987 to 1995. He and his wife own and operate Feldhaus Investor Services.
Photo: City of Shelbyville
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supports smart growth through economic development and infrastructure.
ReportHenry Feldhaus Announces Election Bid for Shelbyville MayorNews coverage · Shelbyville Times-Gazette · Sep 2, 2026 · t-g.com
“combining his core values with smart growth through economic development, public safety, and infrastructure improvements”
Supports county partnership on technical job training.
ReportHenry Feldhaus Announces Election Bid for Shelbyville MayorNews coverage · Shelbyville Times-Gazette · Sep 2, 2026 · t-g.com
“create high-quality jobs by collaborating with Bedford County officials for technical job training initiatives”
Roads & infrastructure
Supported a moratorium on data centers in Shelbyville.
As a council member he made the motion for the moratorium, the Times-Gazette reported.
ReportHenry Feldhaus Announces Election Bid for Shelbyville MayorNews coverage · Shelbyville Times-Gazette · Sep 2, 2026 · t-g.com
“Feldhaus united the city council and made the motion to institute a moratorium on data centers.”
Government & transparency
Pledges to lead with absolute transparency.
ReportHenry Feldhaus Announces Election Bid for Shelbyville MayorNews coverage · Shelbyville Times-Gazette · Sep 2, 2026 · t-g.com
“I pledge to lead with absolute transparency and bold decisive action.”
Pledges talks with county leaders before any litigation.
ReportHenry Feldhaus Announces Election Bid for Shelbyville MayorNews coverage · Shelbyville Times-Gazette · Sep 2, 2026 · t-g.com
“I pledge to enthusiastically encourage dialogue with Bedford County leadership to mutually discuss issues before unnecessary litigation”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Henry Feldhaus on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- November 3, 2026 sample ballots: general election and the Normandy, Shelbyville and Wartrace municipal elections
Election filing · Bedford County Election Commission · bedfordcountytn.gov
- November 3, 2026 Shelbyville Municipal Sample Ballot
Election filing · Bedford County Election Commission · bedfordcountytn.gov
- Shelbyville City Council Members
Government record · City of Shelbyville · shelbyvilletn.org
- Henry Feldhaus Announces Election Bid for Shelbyville Mayor
News coverage · Shelbyville Times-Gazette · Sep 2, 2026 · t-g.com
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