2026 Kentucky General Election

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Christina Fields Beavin

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Isaac Brickman

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The council includes a diverse group living across a number of neighborhoods in the city that includes John Clark (Sutherland), Don Gibson (Smithfield Greene), Dr. Christian Furman (The Meadows in Oldham County), David Holmes (Hunting Creek) and former Mayor John Evans (Hunting Creek). Councilwoman Sandra Leonard (Sutherland), was sworn in a day earlier on Dec. 31 by Mayor Doug Farnsley.

Prospect City Council sworn in

Prospect City Council sworn in | Oldham Era - pmg-ky1.com

PROSPECT — Circuit Judge Steve Hayden presided over the swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Prospect City Council on Jan. 1 at City Hall. An orientation for the six-member team was held the day before on Dec 31.

The council includes a diverse group living across a number of neighborhoods in the city that includes John Clark (Sutherland), Don Gibson (Smithfield Greene), Dr. Christian Furman (The Meadows in Oldham County), David Holmes (Hunting Creek) and former Mayor John Evans (Hunting Creek).

David was elected to the Prospect City Council.

David currently serves on the Prospect City Council.

As of September 16, 2026, David Holmes did not have a website or any information online.

David Holmes

As of September 16, 2026, David Holmes’s website did not contain information on this issue.

John B. Clark is currently a member of the Prospect City Council.

As of September 15, 2026, John B. Clark did not have a website or any information online.

John B. Clark

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Prospect City Council, Mayor (1981 - 1984)
Prospect City, City Attorney (1976)
Prospect City, Attorney (1976)
Stoll Keenon Ogden, Attorney
Prospect City, City Clerk

John E. Evans

John Evans previously worked as an attorney for Stoll Keenon Ogden and for Prospect City, where he also served as city attorney and city clerk.

John E. Evans | BallotReady

Office Holder/Candidate Profile
John E. Evans
Currently holds the office of Prospect City Council until December 31, 2026.
Candidate for Prospect City Council in 2026 Kentucky General Election.

The City has published a memoir by Former Mayor and Current Council Member John Evans, entitled, Fifty Years in Prospect 1974-2024.

Former Mayor Evans Publishes Memoir - Fifty Years In Prospect 1974-2024

John currently serves on the Prospect City Council. He previously served as mayor of Prospect.

Former Mayor Evans Publishes Memoir - Fifty Years In Prospect ...

With that in mind, and with an eye on the future, I have three major priorities:

1.) My first priority is public safety and support for our police.

2.) I am a strong supporter of Prospect’s parks

3.) I support improved walkability and connectivity in Prospect.

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As of September 15, 2026, John Evans did not have a website or any information online.

Supports improving walkability and connectivity in Prospect.

Advocates for improving walkability and connectivity in Prospect.

- Advocates for improving walkability and connectivity in Prospect.

Prioritizes public safety and support for police.

- Prioritizes public safety and support for police.

With inflation above 8%, the council effectively cut the pay of our police and other city employees. Because Prospect is in an exceptionally strong financial position, the council’s failure is inexcusable. On my first day as Mayor, I will begin working with the new council to adopt a budget that treats our police and other employees fairly.

Proposes adopting a city budget that treats police and other city employees fairly.

- Proposes adopting a city budget that treats police and other city employees fairly.

John Evans

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Sandra Leonard

Occupation

Retired, Attorney and School District Administrator

City of Residence:

Prospect

Education, degrees, or experience:

Bachelor of Science, Biology; JD, Law

Political experience:

Prospect City Council Member; appointed in 2004 and 2006; first elected in 2008 – 16+ years’ experience

-Attend Jefferson County League of Cities Board meetings as their solid waste management representative; active in the County and State Leagues of Cities by participating in advocacy initiatives in the state legislature to protect and preserve Prospect’s right to self-rule. Awarded a Level III: Master in City Governance by KLC.

-Active in City of Prospect activities for over 24 years. I have had administrative responsibility for Prospect’s volunteer-operated library for over a decade by recruiting, training, supervising and scheduling volunteers, which saves using taxpayer dollars for the cost of a full-time employee.

-Order and organize books, and supervise used book sales to raise supplemental funds for the library.

-Volunteer for “Light Up Prospect Kick off,” Public Tree Inventory, judging July 4 parade participants for Boomsday and Punkin’ Paintin’ and many more Prospect committees and events; Sutherland Block Watch Captain.

Sandra Leonard has a Bachelor of Science in biology and a law degree. She has had administrative responsibility for Prospect’s volunteer-operated library.

Sandra Leonard has a bachelor's degree in biology and a law degree.

Sandra Leonard

Occupation

Retired, Attorney and School District Administrator

City of Residence:

Prospect

Education, degrees, or experience:

Bachelor of Science, Biology; JD, Law

Sandra retired after working as an attorney and school district administrator.

Kentucky DLG - Counties View (City of Prospect)

Sandra currently serves on the Prospect City Council. She was first elected in 2008 after appointments in 2004 and 2006.

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Biggest issue facing this office:

-Using tax income wisely to continue to recruit, retain, and support the best police force in the county with competitive salaries, benefits, training, and resources so we remain one the safest cities in Kentucky.

-Protecting our city’s future and enhancing our city’s beauty and our parks, as well as maintaining our infrastructure, paving our roads, and preserving our waste management and recycling programs that are the best in the county.

Prioritizes enhancing parks and preserving Prospect’s waste-management and recycling programs.

- Prioritizes enhancing parks and preserving Prospect’s waste-management and recycling programs.

As of September 15, 2026, Sandra Leonard did not have a website or any information online.

Supports recruiting and retaining police and providing them with competitive pay, benefits, training, and equipment.

- Supports recruiting and retaining police and providing them with competitive pay, benefits, training, and equipment.

Sandra Leonard

As of September 15, 2026, Sandra Leonard’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to revive lapsed community events to gather resident input and support Prospect’s village atmosphere.

Plans to review city boundaries and ordinances to prepare for Prospect’s future.

Plans a multiyear road paving, maintenance, and infrastructure repair plan prioritized by independent engineers’ assessments.

Aims to implement management practices intended to use taxpayer dollars more effectively.

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Terry Rankhorn earned a bachelor's degree from Wayland Baptist University and a master's degree in computer and informations systems security from Hawaii Pacific University.

Terry currently serves as a part time faculty member for the University of Louisville. He previously served for over 23 years in the Federal Bureau of Investigations and for nine years in the United States Navy.

As of September 15, 2026, Terry Rankhorn did not have a website or any information online.

Terry Rankhorn

As of September 15, 2026, Terry Rankhorn’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

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