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 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 ...

2026 Kentucky General Election

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.

Meet the candidates: Prospect mayor, city council

Public Services

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

Housing & Urban Development

Supports improving walkability and connectivity in Prospect.

Advocates for improving walkability and connectivity in Prospect.

- Advocates for improving walkability and connectivity in Prospect.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Prioritizes public safety and support for police.

- Prioritizes public safety and support for police.

Public Safety

Education

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.

Economy

John Evans

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

Isaac Brickman

Buket Urgen

Christina Fields Beavin

David Holmes

John B. Clark

Sandra Leonard

Terry Rankhorn

- 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.