City

Mayor, City of Hodgenville

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 Hodgenville and oversees city departments and services.

Nonpartisan.

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Tom LewisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jim Phelps Jr.No party listed
- Pledges to keep property taxes as stable as possible
- Supports pursuing grants and outside funding for city projects

Economy & jobs

Tom LewisNo party listed
- Supports bringing a hotel to Hodgenville
Jim Phelps Jr.No party listed
- Supports working with tourism and chamber to promote Hodgenville

Roads & infrastructure

Tom LewisNo party listed
- Supports reviewing water, sewer and streets to support growth
Jim Phelps Jr.No party listed
- Supports continuing upgrades to water, sewer and utilities

Environment & parks

Tom LewisNo party listed
- Proposes a community pool and travel sports destination
Jim Phelps Jr.No party listed
No documented position found.

Government & transparency

Tom LewisNo party listed
- Pledges transparency and easier public participation at City Hall
Jim Phelps Jr.No 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; 5 issues covered in this race.