Rick is an alumnus of St. Xavier High School and the University of Kentucky where he received an Associate’s degree.

Mayor Richard J. Tonini - City of St Matthews

Rick is the co-owner of a St. Matthews family business, Tonini Church Supply Company. He and his wife, Denise are members of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, were Rick, Denise and their two daughters Lauren and Allison attended elementary school.

Richard J Tonini earned an associate's degree from the University of Kentucky. He and his wife, Denise, are members of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and have two daughters.

Richard J. Tonini is the co-owner of Tonini Church Supply Company, a family business in St. Matthews.

Richard is the co-owner of Tonini Church Supply Company, a family business in St. Matthews.

Mayor Richard J. (Rick) Tonini took office and leadership of city government on January 1, 2015, subsequent to serving as city councilman for 30 years. As councilman, Rick served on many committees, but most notable is his service as Chairman of the Police Steering Committee, which has contributed to making the City of St. Matthews Police Department one of the most recognized departments throughout the state.

ADJOURNMENT

Councilmember Olson made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Vanetti. Upon Voice Vote: (7-0) the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 10:53 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Richard Tonini, Mayor
Judi Kassebaum, City Clerk

April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026 Council Minutes - City of St Matthews

Rick currently serves as mayor of St. Matthews. He took office on January 1, 2015, after serving as a city councilman for 30 years.

2026 Kentucky General Election

As of September 15, 2026, Richard J Tonini did not have a website or any information online.

Education

Housing & Urban Development

Mayor Tonini went on to recap a recent request to hold a walk on Shelbyville Road. No group will be allowed to hold a walk in the roadway of US 60 for reasons of safety and accessibility for ambulances and other emergency vehicles. Other walking/running routes have been established and groups can choose from the routes that have been approved. Any group choosing to utilize the sidewalks along US 60 should take adequate safety precautions to protect members of their group including crosswalk monitors.

July 10, 2018 - City of St Matthews

Said no group will be allowed to walk in the roadway of U.S. 60 to protect emergency-vehicle access and safety.

- Said no group will be allowed to walk in the roadway of U.S. 60 to protect emergency-vehicle access and safety.

Public Safety

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

MAYOR’S REPORT

The Mayor reported Dean Dorton will do the City’s audit again this year. He was able to negotiate the cost from $50,000 to $40,000, for a $10,000 savings.

PENDING BUSINESS

There was no pending business.

Negotiated a $10,000 reduction in the city's annual audit cost, from $50,000 to $40,000.

- Negotiated a $10,000 reduction in the city's annual audit cost, from $50,000 to $40,000.

Economy

Richard J Tonini

As of September 15, 2026, Richard J Tonini’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

- 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. 