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Mayor· 2019-01-01 - 2026-12-01

Jeff Gregory

Elizabethtown

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
35
Total speaking time
3:58:04
Avg per meeting
6:48
Segments
4291

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Top issues during term (20)

medium→Apr 2026[30]

Steel Grove amphitheater construction and security procurement

The venue is a $47 million bonded project; the network/security package would add $498,813.91 within the pre-allocated FF&E budget.

high↑Jun 2026[23]

Growth, flooding, and infrastructure capacity

Unknown — the speaker did not cite a specific figure, though the city's CDBG-funded stormwater design work is budgeted at up to $140,000.

critical→Jan 2026[20]

Spending priorities and proposed City Hall relocation

Up to $17 million in bonded debt; projected annual payments around $1.4 million for 15 years.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

304 Bishop Lane rezone for mill expansion

A 1% annual occupational license fee refund on new jobs for ten years — forgone revenue traded for job creation.

high↑May 2026[12]

North Main Street resurfacing with state LARP funds

$80,000 in state funds on a reimbursement basis.

high↑Jun 2026[12]

Three annexations advance on first reading

Annexed properties would come onto city tax rolls and receive city services.

medium↑Jun 2026[12]

Managed natural landscape code changes

Native landscaping could reduce city mowing and stormwater infrastructure costs, but enforcement and education will demand staff time.

critical↑Jun 2026[12]

FY 2026-2027 City Budget

Torres cited roughly $9 million in amphitheater debt, a planned $17 million City Hall move, and a 2% restaurant tax funding amenity projects.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Nicholas Street Soccer Complex design

The project is estimated at $870,000, with the city committing up to half as match if the grant is awarded.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Fire department year in review and Station 4 opening

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Amplify Elizabethtown Business and Innovation Workshop

Free event with free lunch, sponsored through the city's business development office.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Parks and Rec Program Growth

Events were provided free to families through business partnerships.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

Indian Hills Neighborhood Buffer and Noise Complaints

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Nicholas Street Soccer Complex improvements via federal grant

$56,500 for design services, with construction to follow in phases.

high↑Sep 2026[10]

Election sign enforcement

There’s no specific dollar figure here, but the winners will help decide city spending and tax priorities.

medium↓Aug 2026[10]

Interim shelter for homeless residents during storms

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Steelgrove Amphitheater security equipment

Up to $498,813.91 for equipment plus $74,822.09 in possible change orders.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

McCullum Avenue and Sunrise Lane sewer project

Not to exceed $622,970, with change orders up to $934,455.50.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Pear Orchard Road water main relocation

Up to $70,000 in city-contracted design services for the corridor.

medium↓Jun 2026[9]

North Main Street Sidewalk Improvements Phase 3

Most projects use federal grants or budgeted sidewalk funds; the Railroad Avenue project required no city money.

Decisions during term (184)

Recorded while Gregory was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedNov 2, 2026

Approval of Minutes – October 12, 2026

approvedNov 2, 2026

Municipal Order #77-2026 – Flex Films USA Incentives

approvedNov 2, 2026

Municipal Order #78-2026 – Steelgrove Amphitheater Security Bid

approvedNov 2, 2026

Executive Session Motion (KRS 61.810)

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Approval of Minutes — October 12, 2026

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Ordinance #19-2026 — Zoning map amendment, 304 Bishop Lane

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Municipal Order #75-2026 — LWCF grant application, Nicholas Street Soccer Complex

approved6-0Oct 26, 2026

Municipal Order #76-2026 — HDR professional services contract (CDBG)

approved5-0Oct 12, 2026

Approval of Minutes – September 28, 2026

approved5-0Oct 12, 2026

Resolution #04-2026 – Recognizing City Government Month

approved5-0Oct 12, 2026

Ordinance #18-2026 – General Obligation Bond for City Hall, 2323 Ring Road (Second Reading)

approved5-0Oct 12, 2026

Municipal Order #72-2026 – McCullum Avenue and Sunrise Lane Sanitary Sewer Project Bid

approved5-0Oct 12, 2026

Municipal Order #73-2026 – KYTC Local Assistance Road Program (LARP) Agreement

approved5-0Oct 12, 2026

Municipal Order #74-2026 – CMW Contract for Nicholas Street Soccer Complex

approved5-0Oct 12, 2026

Adjournment

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Adoption of September 21, 2026 meeting minutes

approved5-0Sep 28, 2026

Adjournment

approved6-0Sep 21, 2026

Approval of Minutes – September 14, 2026

approved6-0Sep 21, 2026

Ordinance #14-2026 – 2026 Motor Vehicle and Watercraft Tax Rate

approved6-0Sep 21, 2026

Ordinance #15-2026 – 2026 Franchise Tax Rate