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Mayor, City of Middletown

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4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor heads the city government of Middletown.

Nonpartisan.

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Mark StigersOfficial photo — City of Middletown

Mark Stigers

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J. Byron ChapmanOfficial photo — City of Middletown

J. Byron Chapman

No party listedIncumbent

Mayor of Middletown

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  • Supports a regional police training center in MiddletownIn office
  • Supported a city ordinance against street racingIn office
  • Supports phased improvements at Wetherby ParkIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Supports a regional police training center in Middletown

    Mayor's letter, City of Middletown Newsletter, July–September 2026

    Government record · City of Middletown · middletownky.gov

    “We also continued work on the regional law enforcement training facility. This is a major investment in public safety”
    Middletown to Help Bring $25 Million Regional Law Enforcement Training Center to Kentuckiana

    Government record · City of Middletown · middletownky.gov

    “they deserve access to the best training and resources we can provide. This center is an investment in their safety”
  2. Supported a city ordinance against street racing

    Mayor's letter, City of Middletown Newsletter, July–September 2026

    Government record · City of Middletown · middletownky.gov

    “The Commission also passed a street racing ordinance to give our officers another tool to keep our streets safe.”
  3. Supports phased improvements at Wetherby Park

    Mayor's letter, City of Middletown Newsletter, July–September 2026

    Government record · City of Middletown · middletownky.gov

    “We have moved forward on improvements at Wetherby Park because residents told us plainly what they needed: restrooms, shade, seating, water access”

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