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Mayor, City of Shelbyville

Shane Suttor

Candidate for Mayor, City of Shelbyville

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Background

Shane Suttor is a member of the Shelbyville City Council. He finished third in the 2022 race for mayor.

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Documented positions

Economy & jobs

  • Supported rejecting the Logan Station Road warehouse rezoning

    He said in November 2025 that he agreed with the planning commission's recommendation to deny the warehouse and rezoning.

    City Council upholds recommendation to reject Logan Station Road warehouse and rezoning

    News coverage · The Sentinel-News · Nov 20, 2025 · pmg-ky1.com

    “Councilmember Shane Suttor spoke up to explain that through his own research and lived experience, he agrees with the recommendation.”
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  • Supports a downtown 'sip and shop' entertainment district

    Sip 'n' shop may come to downtown Shelbyville

    News coverage · The Sentinel-News · Mar 31, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com

    “Shelbyville City Council member Shane Suttor, who supports the district idea”
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Government & transparency

  • Opposes mayor limiting what council members raise in meetings

    He objected in July 2026 to Mayor Troy Ethington's email asking council members to bring questions about city operations to him before raising them in council reports.

    Mayor and councilmember clash over meeting protocols

    News coverage · The Sentinel-News · Jul 2, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com

    “it is entirely improper for him to appoint himself the gatekeeper for what elected council members are allowed to raise”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.

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Shane Suttor for Mayor, City of Shelbyville, Kentucky · The Gist