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Mayor, City of Fort Thomas

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor heads the city government of Fort Thomas.

Nonpartisan.

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Sharon MacKnight

No party listed

Fort Thomas

The gist

Pledges timely online access to city records and meeting videos
Supports preserving historic charm, parks and green spaces
Pledges stronger ethics compliance and protection of taxpayer dollars

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Pledges timely online access to city records and meeting videos
Sharon MacKnight announces candidacy for Fort Thomas Mayor
News coverage · LINK nky · Aug 1, 2025 · linknky.com
“As mayor, I'll ensure timely and user-friendly access to all city records and videos”
Supports preserving historic charm, parks and green spaces
Sharon MacKnight announces candidacy for Fort Thomas Mayor
News coverage · LINK nky · Aug 1, 2025 · linknky.com
“preserving Fort Thomas' historic charm, parks, and green spaces, while guiding thoughtful development”
Pledges stronger ethics compliance and protection of taxpayer dollars
Sharon MacKnight files for Fort Thomas Mayor
News coverage · LINK nky · Nov 20, 2025 · linknky.com
“her priorities include strengthening ethical compliance, protecting taxpayer dollars”

Andy Ellison

No party listedIncumbent

Mayor of Fort Thomas; construction and property management business owner · Fort Thomas

The gist

Supports preserving Fort Thomas's walkable neighborhoods and character
Supports fiscally responsible zoning and preservation decisions
Pledges a listening-first approach to city government

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Supports preserving Fort Thomas's walkable neighborhoods and character
Andy Ellison launches campaign for Fort Thomas Mayor
News coverage · LINK nky · Jul 3, 2025 · linknky.com
“preserve the things that make Fort Thomas unique — its walkable neighborhoods, its excellent schools, its sense of community”
Supports fiscally responsible zoning and preservation decisions
Andy Ellison launches campaign for Fort Thomas Mayor
News coverage · LINK nky · Jul 3, 2025 · linknky.com
“marked by a thoughtful approach to zoning, preservation, and fiscal responsibility”
Pledges a listening-first approach to city government
Andy Ellison launches campaign for Fort Thomas Mayor
News coverage · LINK nky · Jul 3, 2025 · linknky.com
“Good governance starts with listening”

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