Douglass Farnsley

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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. 

Prospect

Public Safety

Kentucky

Education

Housing & Urban Development

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

Economy

Mayor

Matthew Tomas

Douglass is currently a member of the Prospect City Council. 

2020 General Election Official Results Jefferson County, Kentucky

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