Mayor City of Woodburn
Jerry Travelstead, 59, 100%
City Commissioners City of Woodburn
Louise Ferguson, 52, 46.02%

Warren County election results

Jerry Travelstead was elected mayor of Woodburn in 2022.

Warren County election results | Bowling Green Daily News

2026 Kentucky General Election

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

Education

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Public Services

Travelstead prefers the symmetrical option because of the potential impact on residences and businesses near the road.

“From what I’ve seen so far, I think alternative 1 is going to be the best one,” he said. “There won’t be as many heartaches.”

Simpson County U.S. 31W widening project takes first steps

Supports Alternative 1 for the U.S. 31W widening project, citing fewer impacts on nearby residences and businesses.

- Supports Alternative 1 for the U.S. 31W widening project, citing fewer impacts on nearby residences and businesses.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Economy

Jerry Travelstead

As of September 15, 2026, Jerry Travelstead’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. 