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Commissioner (at-large)· 2021-01-01 – 2026-12-31 (first took office January 1, 2021 per Ballotpedia Frankfort Kentucky; re-elected Nov. 8, 2022 and Nov. 5, 2024 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)

Kelly May

Frankfort

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2026.

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Top issues during term (20)

high→Jun 2026[22]

FY 2026-27 City Budget Revenue Appropriation

Lower rate but higher assessments mean about $162,000 more total revenue for the city.

high↑Oct 2026[16]

Flock license plate reader contract

The city will stop paying for the Flock system, redirecting those dollars elsewhere.

high↑Apr 2026[16]

Unified Development Code review

critical↑Sep 2026[15]

E-911 dispatch service agreement with Franklin County

Equipment quote of $1.6–$1.7 million that could rise $300,000–$400,000 if not decided by year's end.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Flock automated license plate reader cameras

Unclear — any early contract termination or removal costs were not stated.

high↓Sep 2026[15]

Flock license plate reader cameras

The contract costs about $57,000 a year, and terminating early would forfeit the remaining prepaid months.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

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.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Broadway linear park and ORL grant

Roughly $1.05 million city-side match, with hopes of shrinking it via donations and partners.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Gas franchise ordinance and fee

New 3% fee on Columbia Gas revenues flowing into the general budget.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Weekend transit gaps and Ride United program

$10,000 city grant funding the program's launch.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

College Park historic designation

Surveys cost roughly $18,000, potentially offset 60% by a CLG grant; homeowners could recoup 30% of qualifying rehab costs.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

New aerial ladder truck for fire protection

Final price $504,721.51, fully paid, down from a $1,607,594 contract price after discounts and credits.

medium↓Sep 2026[10]

$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.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

East Frankfort Park community plaza and LWCF grant

$500,000 city match from insurance premium tax bond funds if fully awarded.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

FY2027 employee health insurance renewal

About $296,000 more for the plan, split between the city and employees.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Neglected and abandoned properties program

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Riverfront development committee

medium↓Aug 2026[10]

Short-term rental concentration in South Frankfort

Short-term rental rules can affect property values and neighborhood character on the affected street.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Logan and Todd streets intersection safety

high↓Sep 2026[7]

Duckers townhome development on Village Drive

Construction costs and a sewer force main relocation are key factors shaping whether the project moves ahead.

Decisions during term (50)

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

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 12, 2026

Motion to not renew Flock camera contract

approvedVoted yes2-0Oct 12, 2026

ORL grant application for Broadway linear park project

approved6-0Oct 8, 2026

Rezone 207 Paul Sawyier Drive from RB to SC

approved6-0Oct 8, 2026

Rezone 300 Paul Sawyier Drive from RB to SC

approved6-0Oct 8, 2026

Rezone 307 Paul Sawyier Drive from RB to SC (Three Movies LLC)

approved6-0Oct 8, 2026

Rezone 501 High Street from SG to RH (Franklin County)

tabledOct 8, 2026

Rezone 19.4 acres at 2600 Lakeview Road — tabled

deniedVoted no2-3Sep 28, 2026

Flock camera contract termination

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 28, 2026

Consent Calendar (items 1-10)

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 28, 2026

Architectural Review Board appointment — Samuel C. Devine

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 28, 2026

Frankfort Housing Authority appointment — Quentin Coleman

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 28, 2026

Ordinance No. 12, 2026 Series — pedestrian access on arterial roadways

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 28, 2026

Ordinance No. 13, 2026 Series — 2026 property tax rate

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 28, 2026

Ordinance No. 14, 2026 Series — 2027 motor vehicle tax rate

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 28, 2026

Resolution No. 16, 2026 Series — $998,894 Cleaner Water Grant (Lower PC3)

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 28, 2026

Order No. 13, 2026 Series — Parks surplus equipment

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 28, 2026

Resolution No. 17, 2026 Series — Frankfort Bird City Initiative

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 28, 2026

Resolution No. 18, 2026 Series — Bee City USA affiliate

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 28, 2026

Zone map amendment application — 772 Wilkinson Blvd.

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 14, 2026

Resolution No. 14, 2026 Series — 2027 State Revolving Loan for $2,000,000 (Mero Flood Station Renewal and Mero Sanitary Pump Station)

Voting record (36)

34 yes2 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

Motion to not renew Flock camera contract

The technology moves quicker than necessary privacy parameters can be put in place; her vote was not about trust in local law enforcement.

Voted yesOct 12, 2026

ORL grant application for Broadway linear park project

Voted noSep 28, 2026

terminate the Flock contract ASAP

Voted noSep 28, 2026

Flock camera contract termination

Question is trust in Flock the company, not local police; wants a Flock representative to answer questions first

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Consent Calendar (items 1-10)

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Architectural Review Board appointment — Samuel C. Devine

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Frankfort Housing Authority appointment — Quentin Coleman

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Ordinance No. 12, 2026 Series — pedestrian access on arterial roadways

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Ordinance No. 13, 2026 Series — 2026 property tax rate

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Ordinance No. 14, 2026 Series — 2027 motor vehicle tax rate

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Resolution No. 16, 2026 Series — $998,894 Cleaner Water Grant (Lower PC3)

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Order No. 13, 2026 Series — Parks surplus equipment

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Resolution No. 17, 2026 Series — Frankfort Bird City Initiative

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Resolution No. 18, 2026 Series — Bee City USA affiliate

Voted yesSep 28, 2026

Zone map amendment application — 772 Wilkinson Blvd.

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

adopt the resolution

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

approve

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

adopt the resolution

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Resolution No. 14, 2026 Series — 2027 State Revolving Loan for $2,000,000 (Mero Flood Station Renewal and Mero Sanitary Pump Station)

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Resolution No. 15, 2026 Series — 2027 State Revolving Loan for $1,200,000 (Bellepoint Sanitary Sewer Separation)

Voted yesSep 14, 2026

Fire Department Rescue Truck Replacement and Refurbishment

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

to adopt the resolution

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

items of the Consent Agenda be adopted

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

to accept the Mayor’s recommendation

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

to adopt the motion

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

to purchase the property located at 856 Kentucky Avenue for the amount of $854,900.00 from the sewer fund for expansion of the sewer plant

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

to approve the option contract for 117 Leonardwood Drive from the City of Frankfort to McMills Ventures, LLC

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Consent Calendar adoption (items 1-6, 8-10, 12)

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

High/Holmes Streets Corridor Phase 1 - donation of Parcel 87 (761 Holmes Street)

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Parcel C Linear Park 30% design agreements

I just want to make sure because most of those grants have some matching funds — just to make sure we're within that budget.

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Purchase of 856 Kentucky Avenue for sewer plant expansion

Voted yesAug 24, 2026

Option contract for 117 Leonardwood Drive to McMills Ventures, LLC

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

Adopt FY 2026-27 revenue appropriation ordinance

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

Adopt budget amendment to FY 2025-26 appropriations

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

to adopt the ordinance

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

to adopt the ordinance