Frankfort, KY, Commissioner Katrisha Waldridge

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As of August 20, 2024, Katrisha Waldridge did not have a website or any information online.

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Supported the mixed-use plans for Parcel B to encourage revitalization downtown.

- Supported the mixed-use plans for Parcel B to encourage revitalization downtown.

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Frankfort becomes 3rd city in Kentucky to adopt CROWN Act

Frankfort commission voices support for city utility as state senator pushes to sell its telecom

Supported the passage of the CROWN act in Frankfort, which protects individuals from discrimination based on their hairstyle.

Opposed efforts by a state legislator to force the Frankfort Plant Board to sell its telecommunications arm.

- Supported the passage of the CROWN act in Frankfort, which protects individuals from discrimination based on their hairstyle.
- Opposed efforts by a state legislator to force the Frankfort Plant Board to sell its telecommunications arm.

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Katrisha Waldridge

As of August 20, 2024, Layne Wilkerson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to develop the Exum Center into a YMCA.

- Wants to develop the Exum Center into a YMCA.

Oversaw improvements to East Main, Capital Avenue, and Second Street, as well as surrounding sidewalks.

- Oversaw improvements to East Main, Capital Avenue, and Second Street, as well as surrounding sidewalks.

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As mayor, focused on collaboration and investing in the city to bring about a city-wide revitalization and diversification of the economy.

Aims to revitalize and diversify the city's economy.

Wants to build resources and amenities to attract new residents and businesses.

Launched an initiative to attract remote workers to Frankfort.

- Aims to revitalize and diversify the city's economy.
- Wants to build resources and amenities to attract new residents and businesses.
- Launched an initiative to attract remote workers to Frankfort.

Layne Wilkerson

- The duties of the mayor depend on the type of government within the city, 
- If the city has a mayor-council form of government, the mayor is responsible for the executive and administrative functions of the government. They oversee all city departments, but cannot vote in most council matters. 
- If the city has a mayor-aldermen form of government, the mayor is responsible for executing and enforcing local and state laws. The mayor may appoint city officials with approval from the aldermen. 
- If the city has a mayor-commission form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is responsible for executing all decisions reached by the commission. 
- If the city has a city manager form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is recognized as the head of the city department but does not have any regular administrative duties. 
- City mayors are elected during general elections for a four-year term. Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for mayor. 