Kenneth D. "Kenny" Catron
Candidate for Mayor, City of Monticello
Background
Kenny Catron has been mayor of Monticello since 2023; the Kentucky League of Cities named him its 2026 Elected City Official of the Year. His father served 21 years as the city's mayor.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supports bringing more jobs to Monticello
Speaking about his father's 21 years as mayor when accepting the league's award in September 2026; the nomination credited him with a city master plan for an amphitheater, community center, parks and trails.
ReportMonticello Mayor Kenny Catron Elected City Official of the YearNews coverage · Z93 Country · Sep 25, 2026 · z93country.com
“He worked to bring jobs to Monticello, and when I became mayor, I wanted to do the same thing.”
All sources (5)
- Wayne County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Wayne County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 General Election (Wayne County; includes declared write-in and withdrawn candidates)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Filing Deadline Passes for General Election
News coverage · Z93 Country · Jun 3, 2026 · z93country.com
- City of Monticello: city officials (DLG city directory)
Government record · Kentucky Department for Local Government · kydlgweb.ky.gov
- Monticello Mayor Kenny Catron Elected City Official of the Year
News coverage · Z93 Country · Sep 25, 2026 · z93country.com
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