The Gist
Home

City

City Council, City of Erlanger

Vote for
9
Term
2 years
Candidates
15
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The city council is Erlanger's legislative body: it passes city ordinances and adopts the budget. Members are elected citywide.

Nonpartisan. Vote for up to nine.

Holly Anderson

No party listed

The gist

No documented position found.

Barry E. Brown

No party listed

The gist

No documented position found.

Chris Herrmann

No party listed

The gist

No documented position found.

Corine L. Pitts

No party listed

The gist

No documented position found.

April McKinney

No party listed

The gist

No documented position found.

Don Skidmore

No party listed

The gist

No documented position found.

Photo of Jennifer Jasper-Lucas
Jennifer Jasper-LucasOfficial photo — City of Erlanger

Jennifer Jasper-Lucas

No party listedIncumbent

Commercial lines account manager; Erlanger City Council member

The gist

  • Supports plans for a dog park in ErlangerIn office
  • Supports fair compensation for city employeesIn office

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

More about Jennifer
View sources (1)
  1. Supports plans for a dog park in Erlanger

    City Council — City of Erlanger (members and 2025/2026 goals)

    Government record · City of Erlanger · erlangerky.gov

    “Continue to work on plans for building a dog park in Erlanger”
  2. Supports fair compensation for city employees

    City Council — City of Erlanger (members and 2025/2026 goals)

    Government record · City of Erlanger · erlangerky.gov

    “Ensure city employees are fairly compensated”
Photo of Renee Wilson
Renee WilsonOfficial photo — City of Erlanger

Renee Wilson

No party listedIncumbent

Retired legal secretary; Erlanger City Council member

The gist

  • Supports a budget that lowers property taxesIn office
  • Supports improving Erlanger parks, roads and sidewalksIn office

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

More about Renee
View sources (1)
  1. Supports a budget that lowers property taxes

    City Council — City of Erlanger (members and 2025/2026 goals)

    Government record · City of Erlanger · erlangerky.gov

    “Support a fiscally responsible budget that lowers property taxes and improves our city.”
  2. Supports improving Erlanger parks, roads and sidewalks

    City Council — City of Erlanger (members and 2025/2026 goals)

    Government record · City of Erlanger · erlangerky.gov

    “Support improvement of Erlanger parks, roads, and sidewalks.”
Photo of Michele Fields
Michele FieldsOfficial photo — City of Erlanger

Michele Fields

No party listedIncumbent

Erlanger City Council member

The gist

No documented position found.

Photo of Renee Skidmore
Renee SkidmoreOfficial photo — City of Erlanger

Renee Skidmore

No party listedIncumbent

Erlanger City Council member

The gist

No documented position found.

Photo of Christopher Farmer
Christopher FarmerOfficial photo — City of Erlanger

Christopher Farmer

No party listedIncumbent

Erlanger City Council member

The gist

  • Supports cutting the 9.5% insurance premium taxIn office
  • Supports new city revenue without burdening residentsIn office

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

More about Christopher
View sources (1)
  1. Supports cutting the 9.5% insurance premium tax

    City Council — City of Erlanger (members and 2025/2026 goals)

    Government record · City of Erlanger · erlangerky.gov

    “Work towards reducing the current insurance premium tax rate of 9.5% through alternative revenue streams”
  2. Supports new city revenue without burdening residents

    City Council — City of Erlanger (members and 2025/2026 goals)

    Government record · City of Erlanger · erlangerky.gov

    “Explore new and creative ways to increase Erlanger’s revenue without placing an additional burden on our residents”
Photo of Tyson Hermes
Tyson HermesOfficial photo — City of Erlanger

Tyson Hermes

No party listedIncumbent

Erlanger City Council member; former mayor

The gist

  • Supports lowering property, insurance premium and franchise taxesIn office
  • Supports continuing street and sidewalk replacementIn office

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

More about Tyson
View sources (1)
  1. Supports lowering property, insurance premium and franchise taxes

    City Council — City of Erlanger (members and 2025/2026 goals)

    Government record · City of Erlanger · erlangerky.gov

    “Continue lowering property taxes. … Lower insurance premium taxes. … Lower franchise fee taxes.”
  2. Supports continuing street and sidewalk replacement

    City Council — City of Erlanger (members and 2025/2026 goals)

    Government record · City of Erlanger · erlangerky.gov

    “Continue the street and sidewalk repair/replacement program”
Photo of Thomas Cahill
Thomas CahillOfficial photo — City of Erlanger

Thomas Cahill

No party listedIncumbent

Erlanger City Council member

The gist

  • Proposes a master plan for city facility upgradesIn office

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

More about Thomas
View sources (1)
  1. Proposes a master plan for city facility upgrades

    City Council — City of Erlanger (members and 2025/2026 goals)

    Government record · City of Erlanger · erlangerky.gov

    “Develop a master plan/roadmap for City of Erlanger facilities upgrades.”

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; 5 issues covered in this race.