City
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.
Taxes & budget
Katrisha G. WaldridgeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Fred DeatonNo party listed
- Supports city government living within its budget
Brennan LippertNo party listed
- Proposes sharp tax cuts for families and small businesses
Katima Smith-WillisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Leesa UngerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kelly MayNo party listed
No documented position found.
Rob RichardsonNo party listed
- Pledges to keep the city operating within its budget
Public safety
Katrisha G. WaldridgeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Fred DeatonNo party listed
- Pledges to make public safety a priority
Brennan LippertNo party listed
- Supports a hardline stance on crime
Katima Smith-WillisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Leesa UngerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kelly MayNo party listed
No documented position found.
Rob RichardsonNo party listed
- Pledges resources and training for first responders
Housing
Katrisha G. WaldridgeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Fred DeatonNo party listed
- Supports encouraging working-class housing development
Brennan LippertNo party listed
No documented position found.
Katima Smith-WillisNo party listed
- Supports addressing Frankfort's growing need for affordable housing
Leesa UngerNo party listed
- Supports expanding access to affordable housing
Kelly MayNo party listed
No documented position found.
Rob RichardsonNo party listed
- Supports developing residential land on Frankfort's west side
Economy & jobs
Katrisha G. WaldridgeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Fred DeatonNo party listed
- Proposes consulting developers and small businesses on controlled growth
Brennan LippertNo party listed
No documented position found.
Katima Smith-WillisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Leesa UngerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kelly MayNo party listed
No documented position found.
Rob RichardsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Katrisha G. WaldridgeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Fred DeatonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Brennan LippertNo party listed
No documented position found.
Katima Smith-WillisNo party listed
- Supports improving city infrastructure and public spaces
Leesa UngerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kelly MayNo party listed
- Sponsored an ordinance for sewer revenue bonds to fund upgradesIn office
Rob RichardsonNo party listed
- Supports expanding city sewer service to promote growth
Environment & parks
Katrisha G. WaldridgeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Fred DeatonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Brennan LippertNo party listed
No documented position found.
Katima Smith-WillisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Leesa UngerNo party listed
- Supports developing the riverfront for recreation and business
Kelly MayNo party listed
No documented position found.
Rob RichardsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Katrisha G. WaldridgeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Fred DeatonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Brennan LippertNo party listed
No documented position found.
Katima Smith-WillisNo party listed
No documented position found.
Leesa UngerNo party listed
- Supports plans for a community aquatic center
Kelly MayNo party listed
No documented position found.
Rob RichardsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Katrisha G. WaldridgeNo party listed
No documented position found.
Fred DeatonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Brennan LippertNo party listed
No documented position found.
Katima Smith-WillisNo party listed
- Pledges to be a voice for everyday residents
- Proposed a Kentucky State University-City of Frankfort committeeIn office
Leesa UngerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Kelly MayNo party listed
- Supports residents bringing their concerns to City HallIn office
Rob RichardsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 8 issues covered in this race.