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 (12)(Public Safety)
Flock license plate reader contract
The city will stop paying for the Flock system, redirecting those dollars elsewhere.
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.
Flock automated license plate reader cameras
Unclear — any early contract termination or removal costs were not stated.
Flock license plate reader cameras
The contract costs about $57,000 a year, and terminating early would forfeit the remaining prepaid months.
Neglected and abandoned properties program
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.
Fire Station 1 construction update
Coming in $249,000 under budget.
Second Street School pedestrian safety
Police repeaters and E-911 agreement with county
Radio repeater replacements were estimated at roughly $150,000-$250,000 on top of a $1.6 million radio system.
Flock camera contract renewal
A $57,000 Flock line item sits in the current police budget.
Pedestrian occupancy ordinance on arterial roads
Fire Engine 22 refurbishment
Saves roughly $300,000-$500,000 versus buying a new engine, paid over two budget years.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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