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Mayor, City of Hodgenville
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Jim Phelps Jr.The LaRue County Herald News

Jim Phelps Jr.

Candidate for Mayor, City of Hodgenville

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Mayor of Hodgenville for eight years after 25 years on the city council; has run a Hodgenville business for 50 years.

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Photo: The LaRue County Herald News

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to keep property taxes as stable as possible

    Jim Phelps (I) — Hodgenville Mayor questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · The LaRue County Herald News · Sep 30, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com

    “My goal is to help Hodgenville grow in a responsible and controlled way while keeping property taxes as stable as possible.”
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  • Supports pursuing grants and outside funding for city projects

    Jim Phelps (I) — Hodgenville Mayor questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · The LaRue County Herald News · Sep 30, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com

    “We must stay informed about grants and other funding programs, prepare strong applications, and work with our local, state, and federal partners”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports working with tourism and chamber to promote Hodgenville

    Jim Phelps (I) — Hodgenville Mayor questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · The LaRue County Herald News · Sep 30, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com

    “I also intend to continue working closely with the Tourism Commission and Chamber of Commerce to promote our community”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports continuing upgrades to water, sewer and utilities

    Jim Phelps (I) — Hodgenville Mayor questionnaire

    Candidate questionnaire · The LaRue County Herald News · Sep 30, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com

    “We also need to continue upgrading our water, sewer, and other essential utilities.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jim Phelps Jr. on them.

  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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