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City Commissioner, City of Frankfort
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Katima Smith-WillisCity of Frankfort

Katima Smith-Willis

Candidate for City Commissioner, City of Frankfort

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Frankfort city commissioner and mayor pro tem

Frankfort city commissioner since her election in 2024, and the city's mayor pro tem as that election's top vote-getter. She serves on the commission's affordable housing and public works committees.

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Photo: City of Frankfort

Documented positions

Housing

  • Supports addressing Frankfort's growing need for affordable housing

    Smith-Willis seeking re-election to city commission

    News coverage · The State Journal · Oct 30, 2025 · state-journal.com

    “Whether it's addressing the growing need for affordable housing, improving our infrastructure, or ensuring our public spaces serve everyone”
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Roads & infrastructure

Government & transparency

  • Pledges to be a voice for everyday residents

    Smith-Willis seeking re-election to city commission

    News coverage · The State Journal · Oct 30, 2025 · state-journal.com

    “a voice for everyday people to make sure every resident felt seen, heard, and considered in the decisions shaping our city”
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  • Proposed a Kentucky State University-City of Frankfort committeeIn office

    She wrote that the committee would bring together city officials, students, university leadership and public safety partners.

    Guest columnist: Who I am in truth and in service (Katima Smith-Willis)

    Public statement · The State Journal · Mar 5, 2026 · state-journal.com

    “I suggested the formation of a Kentucky State University-City of Frankfort committee”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Katima Smith-Willis on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (4)

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