City

Mayor, City of Harlan

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 Harlan and oversees city departments and services.

Nonpartisan.

Candidates Compare by issue

Housing

Geoff MariettaNo party listed
- Supports making Harlan a cleaner, more vibrant community
Joe MeadorsNo party listed
- Supports demolition of blighted and nuisance properties

Roads & infrastructure

Geoff MariettaNo party listed
No documented position found.
Joe MeadorsNo party listed
- Supports finishing the downtown streetscape and burying utility lines

Environment & parks

Geoff MariettaNo party listed
- Supports expanding recreational opportunities for Harlan's youth
Joe MeadorsNo party listed
- Supports building the Legacy Trail with a state grant

Government & transparency

Geoff MariettaNo party listed
- Supports embracing change so Harlan reaches its full potential
Joe MeadorsNo 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; 4 issues covered in this race.