Commissioner (at-large)· 2025-01-01 – 2026-12-31 (first took office January 1, 2025 after Nov. 5, 2024 election per Ballotpedia certified results; commissioners serve two-year terms beginning January 1 following election per KRS § 83A.040 subsec. 4 - text read on FindLaw -; current term ends December 31, 2026; Nov. 3, 2026 election results not yet certified)
Katima Smith-Willis
Frankfort
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Top issues during term (7)(Taxes Budget)
FY 2026-27 City Budget Revenue Appropriation
Lower rate but higher assessments mean about $162,000 more total revenue for the city.
Gas franchise ordinance and fee
New 3% fee on Columbia Gas revenues flowing into the general budget.
General Obligation Bonds Series 2026B for downtown and parks
$12.05 million in new general obligation debt maturing through December 1, 2056, secured by a pledged tax.
$12.05 million bond issue for downtown and parks projects
$12.035 million over 30 years, paid from the insurance premium tax rather than the general fund.
FY2027 employee health insurance renewal
About $296,000 more for the plan, split between the city and employees.
Transit fare suspension and ridership
Free fares cost the city roughly a quarter per ride in forgone revenue while boosting ridership.
FY 2025-26 Budget Amendment
Adds $1,084,320 in General Fund spending and $2,386,650 in revenue for the current fiscal year.
Decisions during term (0)
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