Joe Davenport
Candidate for City Council, City of La Grange
Background
Mayor of La Grange since July 30, 2026, appointed by the city council to finish the late Mayor John Black's term; first elected to the council in 1996 and mayor from 2015 through 2018. He is running for a council seat.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges a police budget covering officers and equipment
Report2026 primary election questionnaires: La Grange candidatesCandidate questionnaire · The Oldham Era · Apr 13, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com
“I will insure they have a budget for the number of police officers required and equipment”
Economy & jobs
Supports continued economic development in La Grange
Report2026 primary election questionnaires: La Grange candidatesCandidate questionnaire · The Oldham Era · Apr 13, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com
“Continue to move the city forward with economic development and maintain the safety and quality of life for our citizens”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Joe Davenport on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Oldham County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Oldham County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 (Oldham County)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Council appoints Davenport to fulfill late mayor's term
News coverage · The Oldham Era · Aug 3, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com
- 2026 primary election questionnaires: La Grange candidates
Candidate questionnaire · The Oldham Era · Apr 13, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com
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