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Mayor, City of Shepherdsville

José Cubero

Candidate for Mayor, City of Shepherdsville

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Mayor of Shepherdsville since 2023, seeking a second term.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Opposes eliminating the city's real property tax

    When a council member asked in August 2026 whether real property taxes could be eliminated; the council lowered the rate to 10.1 cents per $100.

    Shepherdsville city council approves lowest tax rate yet

    News coverage · The Pioneer News (Shepherdsville) · Sep 2, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com

    “Mayor Jose Cubero said there is still a need for the revenue generated from the taxes.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports sewer rate increases to pay for plant expansion

    Backed raising sewer rates about 10 percent a year for three years to repay loans for the $27.6 million treatment plant expansion; the council rejected the plan 3-2 in June 2026.

    Sewer rate hike stalled; ramifications unknown

    News coverage · The Pioneer News (Shepherdsville) · Jul 8, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com

    ““It’s vital,” Cubero said of making sure the sewer expansion project moves forward. … But Cubero said that the user fees are needed to pay for the debt service on the loan.”
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  • Supports a long-term Shepherdsville transportation plan

    Priorities named include an Interstate 65 interchange at Preston Highway, a second Salt River bridge and widening Preston Highway.

    Council seeks path to road improvement plans

    News coverage · The Pioneer News (Shepherdsville) · Aug 20, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com

    “mayor Jose Cubero said Strand Associates has been working with the city to develop a long-term transportation plan for Shepherdsville.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from José Cubero on them.

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