J. Byron Chapman
Candidate for Mayor, City of Middletown
Background
- Occupation
- Mayor of Middletown
Mayor of Middletown, first elected in 2001 after 12 years as a city commissioner. An Army veteran who served in Vietnam, he started Chapman Heating & Air Conditioning.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports a regional police training center in MiddletownIn office
The regional law enforcement training center, funded with $25 million from the state budget (House Bill 500), is planned on land the city bought at 10351 Equity Place.
ReportMayor's letter, City of Middletown Newsletter, July–September 2026Government record · City of Middletown · middletownky.gov
“We also continued work on the regional law enforcement training facility. This is a major investment in public safety”
Middletown to Help Bring $25 Million Regional Law Enforcement Training Center to KentuckianaGovernment record · City of Middletown · middletownky.gov
“they deserve access to the best training and resources we can provide. This center is an investment in their safety”
Supported a city ordinance against street racingIn office
Passed by the Middletown City Commission, according to his letter in the city newsletter.
ReportMayor's letter, City of Middletown Newsletter, July–September 2026Government record · City of Middletown · middletownky.gov
“The Commission also passed a street racing ordinance to give our officers another tool to keep our streets safe.”
Environment & parks
Supports phased improvements at Wetherby ParkIn office
Restrooms, shade, seating and water access, which he wrote residents asked for.
ReportMayor's letter, City of Middletown Newsletter, July–September 2026Government record · City of Middletown · middletownky.gov
“We have moved forward on improvements at Wetherby Park because residents told us plainly what they needed: restrooms, shade, seating, water access”
All sources (5)
- Where Do I Vote / Sample Ballot: November 3, 2026 General Election official sample ballots by precinct (Jefferson County, KY)
Election filing · Jefferson County Clerk · jeffersoncountyclerk.org
- 2026 Jefferson County Candidate Filings (in general election ballot order; revised September 21, 2026)
Election filing · Jefferson County Clerk · jeffersoncountyclerk.org
- City Administration
Government record · City of Middletown · middletownky.gov
- Mayor's letter, City of Middletown Newsletter, July–September 2026
Government record · City of Middletown · middletownky.gov
- Middletown to Help Bring $25 Million Regional Law Enforcement Training Center to Kentuckiana
Government record · City of Middletown · middletownky.gov
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