Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman's office found that Campbellsburg City Council violated the state Open Meetings Act in two ways, according to a decision released May 1, 2026.

The council failed to issue a written response to a complaint within three business days and did not give proper notice before entering a closed session to discuss acquiring property, the Attorney General's Office of Open Records and Meetings determined. The Henry County Local, a media organization, filed the complaint after council meetings in January 2026.

The council did not violate the act by taking final action in closed session or by failing to notify the media organization of a special meeting, the decision found. The council operates under a mayor-council structure where the mayor has executive authority to sign contracts and obtain financing without council approval, which distinguished this case from previous rulings.

Council member Toni Jackson acknowledged the notice violation in an April 20 meeting. "I actually don't think you made the mistake," City Attorney Chelsey Brammell said, taking responsibility for a misunderstanding about what would be discussed.

The complaint stemmed from council actions regarding the purchase of property at 8910 Main Street intended to become Campbellsburg's new city hall. Mayor David Gray said the city will now notify the Henry County Local of all future special meetings and asked the newspaper to submit a written request to be notified.

The Henry County Local submitted written requests to all legislative bodies in Henry County on April 24 seeking notification of special meetings.