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Mayor, City of Shepherdsville

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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.

Nonpartisan.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Jennifer MendezNo party listed

    • Voted against the three-year sewer rate increase

  • José CuberoNo party listed

    • Opposes eliminating the city's real property tax

Roads & infrastructure

  • Jennifer MendezNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • José CuberoNo party listed

    • Supports sewer rate increases to pay for plant expansion
    • Supports a long-term Shepherdsville transportation plan

Government & transparency

  • Jennifer MendezNo party listed

    • Proposed allowing residents to raise chickens in the city
    • Voted to hire outside counsel on data center rules

  • José CuberoNo party listed

    No documented position found.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 3 issues covered in this race.