Fred Deaton
Candidate for City Commissioner, City of Frankfort
Background
- Occupation
- Retired Frankfort Police Department major
Retired after nearly 35 years with the Frankfort Police Department, where he rose to major and commanded the uniform patrol division and criminal investigations. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration from Kentucky State University.
Photo: Photo via The State Journal
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports city government living within its budget
ReportDeaton hopes to serve city as commissionerNews coverage · The State Journal · Apr 3, 2026 · state-journal.com
“Just as a family must operate within its budget, so too must government”
Public safety
Pledges to make public safety a priority
ReportDeaton hopes to serve city as commissionerNews coverage · The State Journal · Apr 3, 2026 · state-journal.com
“prioritize public safety where all citizens are safe and secure on the streets, in public places, and in their homes”
Housing
Supports encouraging working-class housing development
ReportDeaton hopes to serve city as commissionerNews coverage · The State Journal · Apr 3, 2026 · state-journal.com
“stimulate economic growth and working-class housing developments, and encourage employment commuters to relocate here”
Economy & jobs
Proposes consulting developers and small businesses on controlled growth
ReportDeaton hopes to serve city as commissionerNews coverage · The State Journal · Apr 3, 2026 · state-journal.com
“consult with developers, financiers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to discuss how the role of local government may play to urge controlled growth”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Fred Deaton on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- Franklin County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290; Secretary of State's copy)
Election filing · Franklin County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Deaton hopes to serve city as commissioner
News coverage · The State Journal · Apr 3, 2026 · state-journal.com
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