Katrisha G. Waldridge
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City Commissioner, City of Frankfort
- Vote for
- 4
- Candidates
- 7
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A city commissioner is one of the members of the board of commissioners, the city's legislative body, which adopts the city budget and ordinances.
Nonpartisan. Seven candidates for up to four seats.
Fred Deaton
No party listed
Retired Frankfort Police Department major
The gist
- Proposes consulting developers and small businesses on controlled growth
- Supports encouraging working-class housing development
- Pledges to make public safety a priority
- Supports city government living within its budget
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Proposes consulting developers and small businesses on controlled growth
Deaton hopes to serve city as commissionerNews coverage · The State Journal · Apr 3, 2026 · state-journal.com
“consult with developers, financiers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to discuss how the role of local government may play to urge controlled growth”
Supports encouraging working-class housing development
Deaton hopes to serve city as commissionerNews coverage · The State Journal · Apr 3, 2026 · state-journal.com
“stimulate economic growth and working-class housing developments, and encourage employment commuters to relocate here”
Pledges to make public safety a priority
Deaton hopes to serve city as commissionerNews coverage · The State Journal · Apr 3, 2026 · state-journal.com
“prioritize public safety where all citizens are safe and secure on the streets, in public places, and in their homes”
Supports city government living within its budget
Deaton hopes to serve city as commissionerNews coverage · The State Journal · Apr 3, 2026 · state-journal.com
“Just as a family must operate within its budget, so too must government”
Brennan Lippert
No party listed
Owner, Kentucky Digital Notary Services
The gist
- Proposes sharp tax cuts for families and small businesses
- Supports a hardline stance on crime
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Proposes sharp tax cuts for families and small businesses
Lippert files candidacy for judge-executiveNews coverage · The State Journal · Dec 22, 2025 · state-journal.com
“Lippert is seeking to sharply cut taxes for families and small businesses across the county”
Supports a hardline stance on crime
Lippert files candidacy for judge-executiveNews coverage · The State Journal · Dec 22, 2025 · state-journal.com
“Taking a hardline stance on crime following the recent deluge of violent tragedies and ensuring total support for federal, state and local law enforcement”
Katima Smith-Willis
No party listedIncumbent
Frankfort city commissioner and mayor pro tem
The gist
- Supports addressing Frankfort's growing need for affordable housing
- Supports improving city infrastructure and public spaces
- Pledges to be a voice for everyday residents
- Proposed a Kentucky State University-City of Frankfort committeeIn office
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Supports addressing Frankfort's growing need for affordable housing
Smith-Willis seeking re-election to city commissionNews coverage · The State Journal · Oct 30, 2025 · state-journal.com
“Whether it's addressing the growing need for affordable housing, improving our infrastructure, or ensuring our public spaces serve everyone”
Supports improving city infrastructure and public spaces
Smith-Willis seeking re-election to city commissionNews coverage · The State Journal · Oct 30, 2025 · state-journal.com
“improving our infrastructure, or ensuring our public spaces serve everyone”
Pledges to be a voice for everyday residents
Smith-Willis seeking re-election to city commissionNews coverage · The State Journal · Oct 30, 2025 · state-journal.com
“a voice for everyday people to make sure every resident felt seen, heard, and considered in the decisions shaping our city”
Proposed a Kentucky State University-City of Frankfort committee
Guest columnist: Who I am in truth and in service (Katima Smith-Willis)Public statement · The State Journal · Mar 5, 2026 · state-journal.com
“I suggested the formation of a Kentucky State University-City of Frankfort committee”
Leesa Unger
No party listedIncumbent
Frankfort city commissioner; Kentucky Department of Education budget staff
The gist
- Supports expanding access to affordable housing
- Supports developing the riverfront for recreation and business
- Supports plans for a community aquatic center
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Supports expanding access to affordable housing
Unger running for fourth term on city commissionNews coverage · The State Journal · Dec 9, 2025 · state-journal.com
“I've worked to expand access to safe, stable and affordable housing”
Supports developing the riverfront for recreation and business
Unger running for fourth term on city commissionNews coverage · The State Journal · Dec 9, 2025 · state-journal.com
“with thoughtful planning, it can become a vibrant space for recreation, local business, and community gathering while preserving its natural beauty”
Supports plans for a community aquatic center
Unger running for fourth term on city commissionNews coverage · The State Journal · Dec 9, 2025 · state-journal.com
“I'm supportive of advancing plans for a community aquatic center”
Kelly May
No party listedIncumbent
Frankfort city commissioner
The gist
- Sponsored an ordinance for sewer revenue bonds to fund upgradesIn office
- Supports residents bringing their concerns to City HallIn office
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Sponsored an ordinance for sewer revenue bonds to fund upgrades
May: 'You're not complaining, you're participating in the process'News coverage · The State Journal · Jun 25, 2025 · state-journal.com
“May sponsored the first reading of an ordinance to issue sewer system revenue bonds to help finance upgrades to the existing sewer system.”
Supports residents bringing their concerns to City Hall
May: 'You're not complaining, you're participating in the process'News coverage · The State Journal · Jun 25, 2025 · state-journal.com
“when you come into City Hall and you tell us what you need, you're not complaining, you're participating in the process”
Rob Richardson
No party listedIncumbent
Frankfort city commissioner; law enforcement liaison, Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police
The gist
- Supports expanding city sewer service to promote growth
- Pledges resources and training for first responders
- Pledges to keep the city operating within its budget
- Supports developing residential land on Frankfort's west side
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Supports expanding city sewer service to promote growth
Richardson ready for second city commission termNews 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”
Pledges resources and training for first responders
Richardson ready for second city commission termNews 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”
Pledges to keep the city operating within its budget
Richardson ready for second city commission termNews 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”
Supports developing residential land on Frankfort's west side
Richardson ready for second city commission termNews 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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