Matthew Bailey graduated from the Academy at Shawnee. He regularly volunteers at a museum in La Grange.

Louisville mayoral candidates share differing stances on ICE

Matthew Bailey's campaign for Louisville mayor is his first time running for public office.

Matthew's campaign for Louisville mayor is his first time running for public office.

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

Education

Housing & Urban Development

Acknowledges the need for immigration enforcement and emphasizes the mayor's responsibility to refuse cooperation with actions that threaten constitutional rights.

- Acknowledges the need for immigration enforcement and emphasizes the mayor's responsibility to refuse cooperation with actions that threaten constitutional rights.

Public Safety

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

Economy

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

Ethics & Conduct

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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. 