Jeffrey J Riddle Sr.

Laura Herhold

- 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. 

Douglass Hills

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Education

Housing & Urban Development

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David Westfall

Elizabeth Threlkeld

Julie O'Coners

W Charles Johnson

- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Druid Hills

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Caroline R. Westfall

Ben Barlage

Bridget Grady Spears

Jeff Schreiver

Joe Messmer

Rob Thelen

W. Jamie Ruehl

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John David Link

Michael Thelen

Andrew Myatt

Carson Scalf

Edward "Eddy" Henry

Gloria Grubbs

Joanne Barnett-Smith

Justin Clifford Wade

Maria Vogt

Missy Enxel Tester

Rusty C. Smith Iii

Sarah Underwood

Elsmere

Eric Bunzow

Marty Lenhof

April Mckinney

Barry E. Brown

Chris Herrmann

Christopher Farmer

Corine L. Pitts

Courtney Hundley

Don Skidmore

Holly Anderson

Jennifer Jasper-Lucas

Michele Fields

Renee Skidmore

Renee Wilson

Thomas Cahill

Tyson Hermes

Victoria Kyle

Erlanger

Diana Niceley

Jessica Fette

Marvin L. Townsend

Rachel B. Retherford

Serena Owen

- Board of education members work as a team to lead the school district by setting policy, providing resources, and overseeing employees. 
- The board of education is responsible for the local school budget. It reviews expenditures, allocates funds, and approves facility plans. The board may levy taxes if deemed necessary.
- The board of education hires and directly supervises the district superintendent.
- School board of education numbers are elected in staggered even-numbered years through a nonpartisan election and serve four-year terms. Most boards in Kentucky consist of five members. 
- Independent school districts elect board members at large; county school districts elect board members from divisions. 
- School board members do not receive a salary. They may be compensated for costs associated with state-mandated activities. 

Governs the local public school system and allocates the education budget. 

Erlanger-Elsmere

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