Perry Gibson is from Martin, Kentucky. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and a graduate degree from Western Governors University. He has lived in Fayette County for 15 years.

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Perry is a real estate investor and pharmacy technician. He previously worked as a pharmacy technician in both retail and hospital settings for 20 years. 

Perry is currently an at-large member of the Soil and Water Conservation District Board in Kentucky. He was elected in 2024 and his current term ends in 2028. He previously ran for Fayette County Commissioner in 2022 and 2026 but did not win.

Perry is currently an at-large member of the Soil and Water Conservation District Board in Kentucky. 

As of March 25, 2026, Perry Gibson did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Safety

Advocates for affordable housing and aims to support the lower-income and houseless community in Fayette County.

- Advocates for affordable housing and aims to support the lower-income and houseless community in Fayette County.

Housing & Urban Development

Will improve the office's relationship with the KMCA (Kentucky Magistrates and Commissioners Association), to start, restart, or improve the office's relationship with the KACo (Kentucky Association of Counties).

Advocates to increase participation/attendance by the public at the meetings of Fayette County's Fiscal Court.

- Will improve the office's relationship with the KMCA (Kentucky Magistrates and Commissioners Association), to start, restart, or improve the office's relationship with the KACo (Kentucky Association of Counties).
- Advocates to increase participation/attendance by the public at the meetings of Fayette County's Fiscal Court.

Public Services

Healthcare

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Perry Gibson

As of March 25, 2026, Perry Gibson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- There are three county districts, each with one elected commissioner. The general election is voted "at large," allowing all county voters to choose nominees from each district, except in Jefferson County. 
- County commissioners serve on the fiscal court, which acts as the county’s legislature and governing body. The county judge/executive leads this court as its fourth member.
- The fiscal court makes county laws, allocates the budget, and raises funds through taxes, bonds, or selling county property. 
- The fiscal court can choose to administer public assistance, health, and other social services. It can also choose to regulate or restrict building construction or use.
- Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms. These elections are partisan. 
- The maximum annual salary for a county commissioner is about $93,000 if they are working full time.