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City Commissioner, City of Frankfort
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Fred DeatonPhoto via The State Journal

Fred Deaton

Candidate for City Commissioner, City of Frankfort

No party listed

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.

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Photo: Photo via The State Journal

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports city government living within its budget

    Deaton hopes to serve city as commissioner

    News coverage · The State Journal · Apr 3, 2026 · state-journal.com

    “Just as a family must operate within its budget, so too must government”
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Public safety

  • Pledges to make public safety a priority

    Deaton hopes to serve city as commissioner

    News 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”
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Housing

  • Supports encouraging working-class housing development

    Deaton hopes to serve city as commissioner

    News 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”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes consulting developers and small businesses on controlled growth

    Deaton hopes to serve city as commissioner

    News 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”
    Report

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.

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