City
City Commission, City of Bowling Green
- Vote for
- 4
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 6
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The city commission is Bowling Green's legislative body: with the mayor, it passes city ordinances and adopts the budget. Its four commissioners are elected citywide to two-year terms.
Nonpartisan. Vote for up to four. Brian Fishback filed as a write-in candidate (Secretary of State's list of candidate filings with the county clerk); write-in candidates are not printed on the ballot. On the ballot in the Shive Kiel, Briarwood, Eastwood, Hartland, Reservoir Hill, Broadway, Hillview, Sugar Maple, Fairview, Main Avenue, Greenmeadows, Springhill, Covington, Smallhouse, Big Red, University, Cave Mill, CSX Railroad, Highland, Fruit of the Loom, Whispering Hills and Windover precincts and part of the Greenwood, Natcher, Campbell, Delafield, Octagon Castle, Central, Lost River, Ephram, Lovers Lane, Cumberland Trace, Riverview, Blue Level Browning, Cedar Grove, Rockfield, Greystone, Matlock and Phil Moore precincts (sample ballot).
Public safety
Thomas Alan MorrisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Don LangleyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Melinda HillNo party listed
- Supports keeping Bowling Green safe as top priority
Sue ParriginNo party listed
- Sponsored ordinance barring standing on road rights-of-wayIn office
Dana Beasley-BrownNo party listed
- Voted to drop the right-of-way ordinance's $20 permit feeIn office
Carlos D'Angelo BaileyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Housing
Thomas Alan MorrisNo party listed
- Proposes zoning changes to encourage accessory dwelling units
Don LangleyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Melinda HillNo party listed
No documented position found.
Sue ParriginNo party listed
No documented position found.
Dana Beasley-BrownNo party listed
No documented position found.
Carlos D'Angelo BaileyNo party listed
- Supports increasing affordable housing in Bowling Green
Economy & jobs
Thomas Alan MorrisNo party listed
- Supported a waiting period before data center rules passed
- Proposes letting businesses pay all city taxes online
Don LangleyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Melinda HillNo party listed
- Voted against a six-month moratorium on data centersIn office
Sue ParriginNo party listed
- Voted against a six-month moratorium on data centersIn office
Dana Beasley-BrownNo party listed
- Co-sponsored a six-month moratorium on data centersIn office
Carlos D'Angelo BaileyNo party listed
- Co-sponsored a six-month moratorium on data centersIn office
Environment & parks
Thomas Alan MorrisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Don LangleyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Melinda HillNo party listed
No documented position found.
Sue ParriginNo party listed
- Supports the Riverfront Park project on the Barren River
Dana Beasley-BrownNo party listed
No documented position found.
Carlos D'Angelo BaileyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Thomas Alan MorrisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Don LangleyNo party listed
- Supports veterans' causes and senior citizens
Melinda HillNo party listed
No documented position found.
Sue ParriginNo party listed
- Supports building a regional mental health center
Dana Beasley-BrownNo party listed
No documented position found.
Carlos D'Angelo BaileyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Thomas Alan MorrisNo party listed
- Proposes public comment before votes and later meeting times
Don LangleyNo party listed
No documented position found.
Melinda HillNo party listed
No documented position found.
Sue ParriginNo party listed
No documented position found.
Dana Beasley-BrownNo party listed
No documented position found.
Carlos D'Angelo BaileyNo 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; 6 issues covered in this race.