The second candidate is Sarah Thompson, the current strong mayor appointed a few months back by her fellow city council members when the previous mayor resigned for health reasons. You’d think she’d have some easy votes from the same council that just put her in, but in several chilly meetings she’s not been able to get support for her preferred administrator.

Why everyone's watching Ludlow's mayor's race

Mayor of Ludlow
Sarah Thompson
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Ludlow Government

Sarah currently serves as mayor of Ludlow after city council members appointed her to the position following the previous mayor’s resignation.

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City of Ludlow > Government

Sarah currently serves as mayor of Ludlow.

2026 Kentucky General Election

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

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Housing & Urban Development

One of the key areas of focus in this budget is public safety. We are committed to ensuring that our police and fire departments have the resources they need to keep our community safe. This includes funding for new equipment, training, and personnel.

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Commits budget funds to police and fire equipment, training, and personnel.

Wants to commit budget funds to police and fire equipment, training, and personnel.

- Wants to commit budget funds to police and fire equipment, training, and personnel.

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Public Services

In addition to public safety, we are also investing in infrastructure improvements. Our roads, parks, and public spaces are vital to the quality of life in Ludlow, and we want to ensure that they are well-maintained and accessible to all residents.

Invests in infrastructure improvements to maintain accessible roads, parks, and public spaces.

Claims to be investing in infrastructure improvements to maintain accessible roads, parks, and public spaces.

- Claims to be investing in infrastructure improvements to maintain accessible roads, parks, and public spaces.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Another important aspect of the budget is our commitment to economic development. We believe that by investing in our local businesses and attracting new ones, we can create jobs and stimulate growth in our community.

Supports investing in local businesses and attracting new businesses to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

- Supports investing in local businesses and attracting new businesses to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

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

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- The duties of the mayor depend on the type of government within the city, 
- If the city has a mayor-council form of government, the mayor is responsible for the executive and administrative functions of the government. They oversee all city departments, but cannot vote in most council matters. 
- If the city has a mayor-aldermen form of government, the mayor is responsible for executing and enforcing local and state laws. The mayor may appoint city officials with approval from the aldermen. 
- If the city has a mayor-commission form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is responsible for executing all decisions reached by the commission. 
- If the city has a city manager form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is recognized as the head of the city department but does not have any regular administrative duties. 
- City mayors are elected during general elections for a four-year term. Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for mayor. 