Sharon Gail NeSmith
Candidate for City Commissioner, City of Owensboro
Background
- Occupation
- General manager, Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown
Owensboro city commissioner since her May 2023 appointment to a vacant seat; she won the 2023 and 2024 elections. She is general manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown and retired from BellSouth/AT&T.
Photo: City of Owensboro
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports balancing immediate needs with fiscal responsibility
ReportPrimary Election Guide: candidate bios (PDF from the Owensboro Times' May 2026 primary guide)News coverage · Owensboro Times · May 8, 2026 · cdn.owensborotimes.com
“NeSmith says Owensboro benefits from her steady, solution-oriented style that balances immediate needs with fiscal responsibility and future planning.”
Health & human services
Supports Green River food warehouse project against food insecurity
ReportPrimary Election Guide: candidate bios (PDF from the Owensboro Times' May 2026 primary guide)News coverage · Owensboro Times · May 8, 2026 · cdn.owensborotimes.com
“She says a strong example of her commitment is her support for the Green River Food Community Warehouse project, which aims to address food insecurity”
Government & transparency
Pledges fact-finding and collaboration with affected residentsIn office
ReportCommissioner Sharon NeSmithGovernment record · City of Owensboro · owensboro.org
“As a Commissioner, Sharon’s objectives include: finding the facts, collaborating with impacted parties and ensuring everyone has information and a voice”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Sharon Gail NeSmith on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Daviess County sample ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (composite of every race and question, with the precincts where each appears; published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Daviess County Clerk · daviessky.org
- 2026 General Election, Daviess County Candidate List
Election filing · Daviess County Clerk · daviessky.org
- Glenn, Smith-Wright lead field as 8 advance in City Commission race
News coverage · Owensboro Times · May 20, 2026 · owensborotimes.com
- Primary Election Guide: candidate bios (PDF from the Owensboro Times' May 2026 primary guide)
News coverage · Owensboro Times · May 8, 2026 · cdn.owensborotimes.com
- Commissioner Sharon NeSmith
Government record · City of Owensboro · owensboro.org
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