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City Council, City of Fort Thomas

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11
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A council member is one of the members of the city's legislative body, which adopts the city budget and ordinances.

Nonpartisan. Eleven candidates for up to six seats; the field was narrowed to twelve in the May 19, 2026 nonpartisan primary, and one of the twelve (Brandon Long) later withdrew.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

Public safety

Housing

Economy & jobs

Roads & infrastructure

Environment & parks

Government & transparency

  • Mary Anne BrownNo party listed

    • Supports steady leadership and open communication with residents

  • Ken BowmanNo party listed

    • Supports giving every council member equal voice in debate

  • Steve AreyNo party listed

    • Supports efficient, transparent city processes

  • Frances A. HoffmanNo party listed

    • Supports public access to all city spending records

  • Brandon RollerNo party listed

    • Supports clearer communication and accountability on city decisions

  • Allison AlessandroNo party listed

    • Supports more open public process on major developments
    • Pledges stronger accountability and transparency in city government

  • Ben PenderyNo party listed

    • Supports efficient, transparent city operations

  • Lauren McIntoshNo party listed

    • Supports a city government that listens to residents

  • Adam BlauNo party listed

    • Pledges to keep asking hard questions on council

  • Bradley FennellNo party listed

    No documented position found.

  • Eric StrangeNo party listed

    • Supports clear public information on city spending decisions

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; 7 issues covered in this race.