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Mayor, City of Cadiz

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor is the elected head of the City of Cadiz's government (mayor-council form) and serves a four-year term.

Nonpartisan. On the ballot in part of the District 1, District 3 and District 7 precincts (sample ballot).

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Mitzi Thomas-Lawson

No party listed

The gist

Supports balancing the city's budget priorities
Supports transparent communication and engagement with residents
Supports economic development and local entrepreneurs
Supports revitalizing the Cadiz historic business district

More about Mitzi

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Supports balancing the city's budget priorities
Thomas-Lawson Announces 2026 Cadiz Mayoral Run
News coverage · WKDZ · Nov 5, 2025 · wkdzradio.com
“Balancing budgetary priorities for the city”
Supports transparent communication and engagement with residents
Thomas-Lawson Announces 2026 Cadiz Mayoral Run
News coverage · WKDZ · Nov 5, 2025 · wkdzradio.com
“Fostering transparent communication and community engagement with residents”
Supports economic development and local entrepreneurs
Thomas-Lawson Announces 2026 Cadiz Mayoral Run
News coverage · WKDZ · Nov 5, 2025 · wkdzradio.com
“Promoting economic development and supporting local business and entrepreneurship”
Supports revitalizing the Cadiz historic business district
Thomas-Lawson Announces 2026 Cadiz Mayoral Run
News coverage · WKDZ · Nov 5, 2025 · wkdzradio.com
“renewing local commitment and support in the revitalization of the Cadiz Historical Business District”

Todd King

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

Pledges continued infrastructure work, including a new sewer plant
Pledges to fill the I-24 Business Park speculative building
Supports stronger code enforcement and city beautification
Supports a business park green space with walking trails

More about Todd

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Pledges continued infrastructure work, including a new sewer plant
King, Mayor Of Cadiz, Officially Files For 2026 Re-election
News coverage · WKDZ · Dec 31, 2025 · wkdzradio.com
“his campaign promises include a continued focus on infrastructure updates”
Pledges to fill the I-24 Business Park speculative building
King, Mayor Of Cadiz, Officially Files For 2026 Re-election
News coverage · WKDZ · Dec 31, 2025 · wkdzradio.com
“filling the empty speculation building in the I-24 Business Park, and generally attracting more jobs and businesses to the city limits”
Supports stronger code enforcement and city beautification
King, Mayor Of Cadiz, Officially Files For 2026 Re-election
News coverage · WKDZ · Dec 31, 2025 · wkdzradio.com
“improved code enforcement and city limits beautification”
Supports a business park green space with walking trails
Council moves forward with green space, hears about new stage
News coverage · Cadiz Record (Kentucky New Era) · Sep 2, 2026 · kentuckynewera.com
“calling it a win-win situation that could bring industry to the local park”

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