Who is Steve Hayden running against?

Tim Acri, Tim Downing, Jay Fossett, Dan Francis, Cari McMurtry Garriga, Bill Wells and James Toebbe, for City of Covington City Council (Kenton County).

How much money has Steve Hayden raised?

$0 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Steve Hayden?

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Steve Hayden

Candidate for City of Covington City Council (Kenton County) · November 3, 2026

About this race

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

8 candidates ran for City of Covington City Council (Kenton County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Covington voters.

About Steve Hayden

IT professional. Has a computer science background and was appointed to the Covington Board of Commissioners in 2023 to fill a vacancy. He has served on various public boards and is active in neighborhood life.

What they say they'll focus on:

Public safety, including equipment and training for police and firefighters
Affordable housing
Increase city revenue and stay within budget
Smooth transition to the new form of government
Sidewalk maintenance and snow removal

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Steve Hayden only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Steve Hayden yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Funding

Filed Kentucky's exemption: expects to raise and spend no more than $3,000 for this election, so no contribution statements are filed.

Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance.

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Quick answers

What does the City of Covington City Council seat do?: Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.
Who is Steve Hayden running against?: Tim Acri, Tim Downing, Jay Fossett, Dan Francis, Cari McMurtry Garriga, Bill Wells and James Toebbe, for City of Covington City Council (Kenton County).
How much money has Steve Hayden raised?: $0 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Steve Hayden?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Steve Hayden's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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