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City Commissioner, City of Henderson

Vote for: 4
Candidates: 6
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: City commissioners and the mayor make up the City of Henderson's board of commissioners, which passes city ordinances and adopts the budget. Commissioners are elected citywide.

Nonpartisan. Vote for up to four.

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Isaac Michael Church

No party listed

The gist

Supports simplifying the process of starting a business
Supports stronger incentives to recruit new businesses
Supports more investment in youth activities and sports

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Supports simplifying the process of starting a business
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“What can we do to make it easier for those who want to start a business?”
Supports stronger incentives to recruit new businesses
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“he wants to incentivize those businesses better than what neighboring communities do”
Supports more investment in youth activities and sports
Candidate intro: Isaac Church, running for Henderson City Commission
Candidate questionnaire · The Hendersonian · Jan 17, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“I want to see more invested in our youth.”

Kristie Randolph

No party listed

The gist

Supports more open and accountable city government
Supports affordable housing across all income levels
Supports adding police officers to fully staff shifts
Proposes a domestic violence shelter and mobile crisis unit

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Supports more open and accountable city government
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“If we’re wrong, let’s be held accountable for that”
Supports affordable housing across all income levels
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“She said addressing affordable housing needs to take place across all income levels.”
Supports adding police officers to fully staff shifts
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“Randolph believes that the city doesn’t have enough police officers”
Proposes a domestic violence shelter and mobile crisis unit
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“She wants to build a domestic violence shelter, and she said Henderson needs its own mental health mobile crisis unit.”

Chris Thomas

No party listed

The gist

Supports recruiting skilled-labor and technology employers
Proposes preferential utility rates to attract companies
Supports utility and property tax breaks for nonprofits
Supports streamlining the city codes department

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Supports recruiting skilled-labor and technology employers
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“Thomas also said the city must look to attract technology companies.”
Proposes preferential utility rates to attract companies
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“He mentioned providing preferential utility rates to companies”
Supports utility and property tax breaks for nonprofits
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“the city could look into providing breaks on utility bills and property taxes for nonprofits”
Supports streamlining the city codes department
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“I think our codes department is very difficult to work with”

Tom Williams

No party listed

The gist

Opposes city overspending as bonding capacity shrinks
Supports connecting the city's walking and biking paths
Proposes later city commission meeting times

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Opposes city overspending as bonding capacity shrinks
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“Williams said the city needs to make sure it’s not overspending.”
Supports connecting the city's walking and biking paths
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“Williams wants to make more progress on walking and biking paths around town and pursue more connectivity among them.”
Proposes later city commission meeting times
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“Williams said he’s also interested in pushing city commission meetings to a later time in the day so that more residents can attend.”

Robert N. Pruitt

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

Supports keeping property taxes and utility costs low
Proposes returning part of utility revenue to residents
Supports partnering with a developer on affordable apartments

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Supports keeping property taxes and utility costs low
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“keep property taxes and utilities low”
Proposes returning part of utility revenue to residents
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“He said he wants to find a way to give a percentage back to residents in November.”
Supports partnering with a developer on affordable apartments
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“the city has begun discussions in hopes of finding a partner to build affordable apartments”

Kelsey Hargis

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

Supports keeping both Twin Bridges open
Supports recruiting retail along the I-69 corridor
Supports keeping the city in good financial standing

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Supports keeping both Twin Bridges open
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“continue her advocacy on keeping both Twin Bridges open and funding for the Audubon State park convention center”
Supports recruiting retail along the I-69 corridor
A closer look at the Henderson City Commission candidates
News coverage · The Hendersonian · Apr 7, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“recruiting retail including along the I-69 corridor”
Supports keeping the city in good financial standing
Candidate intro: Kelsey Hargis, seeking re-election to Henderson City Commission
Candidate questionnaire · The Hendersonian · Apr 4, 2026 · the-hendersonian.com
“Keep the city in good financial standing.”

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