Laura W. Thomas
Candidate for Mayor, City of Jackson
Background
Mayor of Jackson.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports building six new homes at Turner Court
The council approved her transfer of city land on Highland Avenue to the Housing Development Alliance for the Turner Court project (July 2026).
ReportCouncil Approves Revised Budget, Land TransferNews coverage · The Jackson Times-Voice · Jul 18, 2026 · jacksontimesvoice.com
“Thomas told the council that the transfer was required before construction on the six new homes at the former site of the Turner Home.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports finishing the Highway 15 water and sewer line work
At the May 21, 2026 council meeting, she and the project engineer said the new lines will bring better water and sewer service despite the construction disruption.
ReportCouncil Hears Project UpdatesNews coverage · The Jackson Times-Voice · Jun 2, 2026 · jacksontimesvoice.com
““People are going to have to feel the pain to get this to the end,” Mayor Laura Thomas told the Council.”
All sources (4)
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk: Breathitt County (2026 elections; the county's general election sample ballot is not posted online)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State (filings made with the Breathitt County Clerk) · web.sos.ky.gov
- City officials: City of Jackson
Government record · Kentucky Department for Local Government · kydlgweb.ky.gov
- Council Hears Project Updates
News coverage · The Jackson Times-Voice · Jun 2, 2026 · jacksontimesvoice.com
- Council Approves Revised Budget, Land Transfer
News coverage · The Jackson Times-Voice · Jul 18, 2026 · jacksontimesvoice.com
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