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Layne earned a bachelor's degree in general studies from Western Kentucky University and a master's degree in personal financial planning from the College for Financial Planning. He lives in Frankfort with his wife and their 3 children.

Layne is a managing partner for a wealth advisory firm. 

Layne Wilkerson is currently serving as the mayor of Frankfort. He was elected in 2020 and is in his 1st term.

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

Education

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Wants to develop the Exum Center into a YMCA.

- Wants to develop the Exum Center into a YMCA.

Public Services

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.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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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.

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Layne Wilkerson

Layne has a bachelor's degree in general studies from Western Kentucky University and a master's degree in personal financial planning from the College for Financial Planning. He lives in Frankfort with his wife and their 3 children.

As of September 4, 2024, Michael Wilkerson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Layne Wilkerson has a background as a professional financial and investment advisor. He began his career in Louisville and Chicago, working for Fortune 500 companies before starting his own firm in Frankfort in 2007.

Michael 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. 