Mayor· 2021-01-01 – 2028-12-31 (first took office January 1, 2021 per Ballotpedia; re-elected Nov. 5, 2024 per Ballotpedia certified results; mayor's four-year term begins January 1 following election per KRS § 83A.040 subsec. 1 - text read on FindLaw -, so current term runs January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028, Ballotpedia lists January 1, 2029)
Layne Wilkerson
Frankfort
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Top issues during term (5)(Development)
Broadway linear park and ORL grant
Roughly $1.05 million city-side match, with hopes of shrinking it via donations and partners.
Riverfront development committee
Short-term rental concentration in South Frankfort
Short-term rental rules can affect property values and neighborhood character on the affected street.
Duckers townhome development on Village Drive
Construction costs and a sewer force main relocation are key factors shaping whether the project moves ahead.
Copperleaf Apartments sewer extension
The city gains $160,000 in fees plus roughly $8,500 a month in sewer revenue once the apartments are occupied.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Development.
Voting record (0)(Development)
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