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Mayor, City of Shepherdsville

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor is the chief executive of the City of Shepherdsville and oversees city departments and services.

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Jennifer Mendez

No party listed

The gist

Voted against the three-year sewer rate increase
Proposed allowing residents to raise chickens in the city
Voted to hire outside counsel on data center rules

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Voted against the three-year sewer rate increase
Sewer rate hike stalled; ramifications unknown
News coverage · The Pioneer News (Shepherdsville) · Jul 8, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com
“She was joined by councilmember Jennifer Mendez and Rob Adams in voting against the rate increases.”
Proposed allowing residents to raise chickens in the city
Council seeks path to road improvement plans
News coverage · The Pioneer News (Shepherdsville) · Aug 20, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com
“Councilmember Jennifer Mendez brought up the idea of allowing livestock to be raised in the city, more specifically, chickens.”
Voted to hire outside counsel on data center rules
Shepherdsville council debates moratorium on data centers
News coverage · The Pioneer News (Shepherdsville) · Jul 23, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com
“That motion was approved 3-2, with Portman, Adams and Mendez in favor.”

José Cubero

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

Supports sewer rate increases to pay for plant expansion
Opposes eliminating the city's real property tax
Supports a long-term Shepherdsville transportation plan

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Supports sewer rate increases to pay for plant expansion
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.”
Opposes eliminating the city's real property tax
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.”
Supports a long-term Shepherdsville transportation plan
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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