Kyle is a native of Frankfort. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Kentucky and his law degree from Ohio Northern University. He is married to Jennifer Vest Thompson, and they have 5 children.

Kyle is the owner of a law firm he opened seventeen years ago, focusing on various areas of law including domestic, criminal, business organizations, contracts, insurance, personal injury, and administrative law. He was an adjunct professor of legal and business studies at Sullivan University for 10 years. Additionally, he founded Capital Court Authority, LLC, a private probation and drug testing company.

Kyle Thompson has been elected to the Frankfort City Commission twice, serving since 2020. He is also a former assistant Franklin County attorney and general counsel for the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.

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Supports cost of living adjustments for state and teacher retirees.

Supports developing at least 1,500 acres for industrial growth along US 127 South, aiming for a "minimum BILLION dollar project" to create over 2,000 high-paying jobs.

Believes in supporting retired state employees and teachers, noting that they comprise 14% of Franklin County's population.

- Supports cost of living adjustments for state and teacher retirees.
- Supports developing at least 1,500 acres for industrial growth along US 127 South, aiming for a "minimum BILLION dollar project" to create over 2,000 high-paying jobs.
- Believes in supporting retired state employees and teachers, noting that they comprise 14% of Franklin County's population.
- Opposes raising local taxes.
- Supports tax reform.

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Believes in advancing public safety through new technology, and supports the use of transdermal alcohol detection devices like the Buddi AlcoTag, while considering potential legal challenges under the Daubert and Frye Tests for scientific evidence in criminal proceedings.

Believes in advancing public safety through new technology, and supports the use of transdermal alcohol detection devices like the Buddi AlcoTag.

Supports providing funding to establish Drug Courts, Mental Health Courts, and Veterans' Courts in every jurisdiction in Kentucky.

Supports contracting with the city of Frankfort for fire and police protection of state-owned property and other municipal services.

- Believes in advancing public safety through new technology, and supports the use of transdermal alcohol detection devices like the Buddi AlcoTag.
- Supports providing funding to establish Drug Courts, Mental Health Courts, and Veterans' Courts in every jurisdiction in Kentucky.
- Supports contracting with the city of Frankfort for fire and police protection of state-owned property and other municipal services.

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Kyle Thompson

Kyle is a native of Frankfort and attended Franklin County High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Kentucky and his law degree from Ohio Northern University. He is married to Jennifer Vest Thompson, and they have 5 children.

Kyle Thompson is the owner of a law firm he opened seventeen years ago, focusing on various areas of law including domestic, criminal, business organizations, contracts, insurance, personal injury, and administrative law. He was an adjunct professor of legal and business studies at Sullivan University for ten years and has also served as an Assistant Franklin County Attorney and General Counsel for the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services. Additionally, he founded Capital Court Authority, LLC, a private probation and drug testing company.

Kyle Thompson has been elected to the Frankfort City Commission twice, serving since 2020. He is also a former assistant Franklin County attorney and general counsel of a state agency.

Believes economic development is essential for securing the economic future of Franklin County.

Believes economic development can significantly transform Frankfort/Franklin County but criticizes current initiatives for lacking long-term vision and intergovernmental cooperation.

Supports collaboration with law enforcement to enhance community safety.

Believes in addressing crime and drug activity through comprehensive public safety measures.

Believes in being open to opposing views and ideas.

- Believes in advancing public safety through new technology, and supports the use of transdermal alcohol detection devices like the Buddi AlcoTag, while considering potential legal challenges under the Daubert and Frye Tests for scientific evidence in criminal proceedings.
- Supports providing funding to establish Drug Courts, Mental Health Courts, and Veterans' Courts in every jurisdiction in Kentucky.
- Supports contracting with the city of Frankfort for fire and police protection of state-owned property and other municipal services.

Supports addressing addiction and mental health issues through comprehensive healthcare policies.

Supports funding for state and locally funded cooperative efforts to create government-developed, self-sustainable inpatient and outpatient opioid treatment facilities.

Believes in comprehensive drug testing and monitoring to ensure availability of programs, counseling, and shelter for those in need.

Supports funding for state and locally established inpatient and outpatient drug rehabilitation centers and specialty courts.

- Supports funding for state and locally established inpatient and outpatient drug rehabilitation centers and specialty courts.

Supports the regulation of municipal service contracts by state agencies, as established by KRS 45.021 in 1983.

Supports contracts for municipal services to state agencies.

Supports increased state payments to Frankfort, arguing it deserves more than $195,000 annually for infrastructure used by the state government.

Believes Franklin County needs a representative who can effectively advocate for community improvements like better schools and parks without first resorting to raising taxes.

Believes Frankfort should receive a fair annual payment from the state for using the city's resources and public servants.

Supports the development of community infrastructure such as parks, convention centers, sports facilities, and performance venues, and believes state and local officials should collaborate to meet these needs using allocated funds.

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