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City Commissioner, City of Owensboro

Steve Johnson

Candidate for City Commissioner, City of Owensboro

No party listed

Background

Occupation
Public policy professional and business owner

A public policy professional who has worked for the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate and the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission and served as Daviess County's assistant county administrator. He owns two businesses and has not held elected office.

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Documented positions

Economy & jobs

  • Proposes a platform centered on economic development

    His four stated pillars: economic development, neighborhood connectivity, trustworthy leadership and building a future for families.

    Johnson announces run for City Commission

    News coverage · Owensboro Times · Dec 12, 2025 · owensborotimes.com

    “He said his campaign will focus on four pillars: economic development, neighborhood connectivity, trustworthy leadership, and building a future for families.”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports neighborhood infrastructure, walkability and safety partnerships

    Johnson announces run for City Commission

    News coverage · Owensboro Times · Dec 12, 2025 · owensborotimes.com

    “Johnson also emphasized the importance of neighborhood infrastructure, walkability, clean environments, and public safety partnerships.”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledged a listening tour of public forums

    Johnson announces run for City Commission

    News coverage · Owensboro Times · Dec 12, 2025 · owensborotimes.com

    “He plans to launch a “listening tour” in early January, holding public forums to hear directly from residents about their needs and concerns.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

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