- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Somerset

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2024 Kentucky General Election

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- Your city commission is made up of four elected city commissioners and a mayor. Together, they share the legislative and executive duties of the city government. In some cities, they also have administrative powers. 
- The city commission is responsible for the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- The city commission passes and enforces city laws, oversees all departments of the city government, and passes the city budget.
- Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for city officials. City commission members serve two-year terms and elections are held in even-numbered years. 

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2024 Kentucky candidates

Somerset City Council Member, District 11

1 candidate

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Somerset City Council Member, District 3

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Somerset City Council Member, District 2

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Somerset City Council Member, District 5

1 candidate

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Somerset City Council Member, District 9

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Somerset City Council Member, District 8

1 candidate

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Somerset City Council Member, District 7

1 candidate

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Sonora City Commissioner

4 candidates

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South Shore City Commissioner

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Southgate City Council Member

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