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City Commissioner, City of Frankfort
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Rob RichardsonCity of Frankfort

Rob Richardson

Candidate for City Commissioner, City of Frankfort

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Frankfort city commissioner; law enforcement liaison, Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police

First-term Frankfort city commissioner and a retired Frankfort Police Department assistant chief, who joined the department in 1994 and retired in 2017. He is a law enforcement liaison with the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police.

Report

Photo: City of Frankfort

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to keep the city operating within its budget

    Richardson ready for second city commission term

    News coverage · The State Journal · Jan 25, 2026 · state-journal.com

    “he intends to keep the city operating within the budget while identifying unnecessary expenses and prioritizing community needs”
    Report

Public safety

  • Pledges resources and training for first responders

    Richardson ready for second city commission term

    News coverage · The State Journal · Jan 25, 2026 · state-journal.com

    “he will focus on public safety and providing first responders with the necessary resources and training”
    Report

Housing

  • Supports developing residential land on Frankfort's west side

    Richardson ready for second city commission term

    News coverage · The State Journal · Jan 25, 2026 · state-journal.com

    “property that is zoned residential on the west side of Frankfort that is in the city limits that I have been seeking for development”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Supports expanding city sewer service to promote growth

    Richardson ready for second city commission term

    News coverage · The State Journal · Jan 25, 2026 · state-journal.com

    “his top priority is expanding the city sewer, which he says will promote growth, economic development, and housing”
    Report

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Rob Richardson on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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