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Mayor, City of Elsmere

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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 Elsmere and oversees city departments and services.

Nonpartisan.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Eric Bunzow

No party listed

Realtor; former deputy county clerk

The gist

  • Pledges integrity, transparency and unity in city government
  • Supports local businesses and improved public services
  • Supports letting residents keep backyard chickens
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  1. Pledges integrity, transparency and unity in city government

    Elsmere 'chicken man' announces mayoral run

    News coverage · LINK nky · Oct 17, 2025 · linknky.com

    “want to ensure our city continues to move forward with integrity, transparency and unity”

  2. Supports local businesses and improved public services

    Elsmere 'chicken man' announces mayoral run

    News coverage · LINK nky · Oct 17, 2025 · linknky.com

    “improving public services, supporting local businesses, maintaining safe and welcoming neighborhoods, and ensuring every voice is heard in City Hall”

  3. Supports letting residents keep backyard chickens

    Elsmere 'chicken man' announces mayoral run

    News coverage · LINK nky · Oct 17, 2025 · linknky.com

    “Bunzow has been a frequent advocate of allowing residents to legally keep chickens at their homes”

Marty Lenhof

No party listedIncumbent

Mayor of Elsmere

The gist

No documented position found.

More about Marty

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