Richard A. Ciresi Sr.
Candidate for Mayor, City of West Point
Background
- Occupation
- Mayor of West Point
Ciresi won the West Point mayor's race in 2022.
Documented positions
Public safety
Proposes moving West Point's firehouse out of the floodplainIn office
He said in January 2026 there was no approved plan yet and the move would need a major grant.
ReportAs rainy season returns, West Point mayor eyes higher groundNews coverage · The News-Enterprise · Jan 15, 2026 · thenewsenterprise.com
“West Point is hoping to relocate its firehouse out of the flood plains to higher grounds … It is one of my goals for 2026 but will require a major grant to do so.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supported selling the city's water and sewer system in 2023In office
Report21 candidates vying for 6 West Point council seatsNews coverage · The News-Enterprise · Oct 23, 2024 · thenewsenterprise.com
“We didn’t have license to operate and expertise to run it”
Environment & parks
Supports stabilizing the riverbank at the waterfront parkIn office
ReportAs rainy season returns, West Point mayor eyes higher groundNews coverage · The News-Enterprise · Jan 15, 2026 · thenewsenterprise.com
“The town spent $50,000 (mostly funded by a grant) on a study to help stabilize the banks of the river”
All sources (4)
- 2026 General Composite Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Hardin County Clerk · hccoky.org
- 2022 General Election Recap Sheet, Hardin County
Government record · Kentucky State Board of Elections · elect.ky.gov
- As rainy season returns, West Point mayor eyes higher ground
News coverage · The News-Enterprise · Jan 15, 2026 · thenewsenterprise.com
- 21 candidates vying for 6 West Point council seats
News coverage · The News-Enterprise · Oct 23, 2024 · thenewsenterprise.com
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