2026 Kentucky General Election

Johnny TEMPLIN

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Johnny Templin is a longtime Nicholasville resident, community advocate, and problem-solver who believes local government should work for the people it serves. He is also a devoted father of six and proud Papaw to 14 grandchildren, all raised and graduated right here in Nicholasville.

About Johnny | Johnny Templin for City Commissioner

For nearly a decade, Johnny has been deeply involved in frontline community work as the founder and executive director of the Jessamine County Homeless Coalition, a local nonprofit that has helped more than 2,300 individuals stabilize their lives through housing support, employment assistance, and accountability-based programming.

Beyond nonprofit leadership, Johnny brings a practical business mindset to public service. As a small business owner, he has experience working with budgets, compliance, licensing, and operational management, while also supporting nonprofits across central Kentucky.

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Energy & the Environment

### Protecting renters and homeowners from being squeezed out

Supporting fair, predictable housing rules and encouraging development that includes options for working-class families — not just luxury builds.

Three Paths Forward | Johnny Templin for Nicholasville City Commissioner

### Connecting people to real help

Working with nonprofits, state resources, and local partners to make sure folks can find support with housing, utilities, and basic needs without shame and without a maze of red tape.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

### Rebuilding local events and traditions

Supporting a real, city-backed festival culture again and making sure our parks, library, and downtown spaces stay full of life — not empty parking lots.

Public Services

### Smarter growth, not just more growth

Before we add hundreds of new homes or apartments, we need honest conversations about traffic, infrastructure, and who can actually afford to live in what we’re building.

Calls for discussions about traffic, infrastructure, and housing affordability before large new housing developments.

- Calls for discussions about traffic, infrastructure, and housing affordability before large new housing developments.

Transportation & Infrastructure

April WHITAKER

Bethany Davis BROWN

Betty BLACK

Caitlin LAMB

Charles "Dexter" KNIGHT

Patty Grose TEATER

Peter SUTHERLAND

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- 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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