Perkins and his wife Kathy have been married for 18 years. They have one son, Corey, and a daughter-in-law, Rachel. Their pride and joy is their grandson, Waylan, whom they babysit two days a week and any other time they can get him.

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Ray "Chubby Ray" Perkins is married to Kathy and has one son and one grandson.

Chubby Ray's - Louisville - Towne Post Network

It's the end of an era for this Louisville-area pizza parlor.

Chubby Ray's Original Pizza Co. & Bistro in Jeffersontown will close on Jan. 29, as owner Ray Perkins retires. He has sold his business to local restaurant group Parlour Pizza, which will launch minor renovations and reopen at 3910 Ruckriegel Parkway under its new brand in April.

Chubby Ray's closing, will become fifth Parlour Pizza this spring

Ray Perkins retired as owner of Chubby Ray's Original Pizza Co. & Bistro in Jeffersontown.

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Ray retired as owner of Chubby Ray's Original Pizza Co. & Bistro in Jeffersontown.

Election Summary Report
2022 General Election
November 8, 2022

OFFICIAL RESULTS
Jefferson County

JEFFERSONTOWN MAYOR JEFFERSONTOWN
Vote For 1

Carol PIKE 7,008
Ray "Chubby Ray" PERKINS 4,077
Write-In Totals 53

Election Summary - 11/14/2022 12:04 PM

Election Summary Report

Ray previously ran for mayor of Jeffersontown in 2022 but did not win.

2026 Kentucky General Election

Perkins supports the addition of the amphitheater, but disagrees with the amount being spent.

“I think it is a great idea,” Perkins said. “But what they have done is spent $8 million for an amphitheater that is supposed to seat 5,000 and have 180 parking spaces. Where is everyone going to park? Are they going to park a mile or two away and walk or shuttle? That is expensive too. How much is it going to cost to maintain it?”

Decision 2022: Jeffersontown mayoral candidates divided on spending

Supports adding an amphitheater but questions its $8 million cost, parking capacity, and maintenance expenses.

- Supports adding an amphitheater but questions its $8 million cost, parking capacity, and maintenance expenses.

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As of September 15, 2026, Ray "Chubby Ray" Perkins did not have a website or any information online.

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“I don’t think fancy buildings keep us safe,” Perkins said. “I think it’s the men and women in blue on the street doing their jobs that keeps us safe. If we can get more of them out there in the community, I think that is important. That is where we should be spending the money.”

Prioritizes funding additional police officers in the community over police facilities.

- Prioritizes funding additional police officers in the community over police facilities.

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“I want to make sure we retain Jeffersontown as a safe, clean place to raise your family,” Perkins said. “I am not looking to fix a whole lot. Whether its local, federal or state, this election is about the economy. We don’t know where it is going to end up. We need to be careful about how we are spending out money.”

Calls for careful city spending amid economic uncertainty.

- Calls for careful city spending amid economic uncertainty.

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