Bob Devore is from Louisville, Kentucky. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1974 to 1999. He has worked as the president and a chaplain with the Fleet Reserve Association. He has served on the McCreary County School Board and coordinated community programs in Louisville. Bob is a lifelong servant leader committed to safer neighborhoods, stronger communities, and honest, accountable government. He puts God first and neighbor second.

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Curious Louisville Voter Guide: Bob DeVore Answers Your Questions

Bob previously ran for Louisville mayor in 2014 and 2018 but did not win. He ran for Kentucky House of Representatives District 46 in 2024 but did not win. 

Supports investment in education partnerships that prepare young people for success.

- Supports investment in education partnerships that prepare young people for success.

Education

Supports practical solutions to reduce abandoned properties and revitalize neighborhoods.

Wants to increase access to affordable housing that working families can truly afford.

- Supports practical solutions to reduce abandoned properties and revitalize neighborhoods.
- Wants to increase access to affordable housing that working families can truly afford.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports community-based public safety partnerships to create safer neighborhoods.

- Supports community-based public safety partnerships to create safer neighborhoods.

Public Safety

Supports stronger relationships between city government and local communities.

Supports encouraging faith-based and community organizations as partners in solving local challenges.

Supports expanded support for veterans, seniors, and families in need.

- Supports stronger relationships between city government and local communities.
- Supports encouraging faith-based and community organizations as partners in solving local challenges.
- Supports expanded support for veterans, seniors, and families in need.

Public Services

Supports developing a light rail system by 2040 to enhance city competitiveness.

- Supports developing a light rail system by 2040 to enhance city competitiveness.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports local businesses to grow jobs and strengthen the economy.

Advocates for government accountability and transparency for taxpayers.

- Supports local businesses to grow jobs and strengthen the economy.
- Advocates for government accountability and transparency for taxpayers.

Economy

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

Ethics & Conduct

Bob Devore

- 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. 