David Riel is humbled and honored to serve the residents of Wilmore. Communication being one of his passions, he put his skills to work as the editor for the monthly WIlmore Newsletter. He uses his experiences as a public school administrator to help him collaborate with others to make Wilmore an even better place to work, play and live!

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David R. Riel served as editor of the monthly Wilmore Newsletter and previously worked as a public school administrator.

CITY OF WILMORE MINUTES July 15, 2024 (PDF)

Andy Bathje, Jim Brumfield, Kim Deyer, Leonard Fitch, and David Riel won reelection to the Wilmore City Council. They will be joined by newcomer Wesley Metcalfe.

The votes are in!

David won reelection to the Wilmore City Council in 2022.

City of Wilmore provides major project updates - Jessamine Journal

2026 Kentucky General Election

OLD BUSINESS

Ordinance 2024-7 (An Ordinance Amending the FY25 Budget) – 2nd Reading to include the $750,000 Granary Project CDBG Grant. Councilmember Dever made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Riel, to approve Ordinance 2024-7. There was no discussion, all members voted aye.

PARKS & REC IMPACT FEES REQUEST (ECO-SHELTER)
The Eco-Shelter will be in the green space that is to the left of Solomon’s Porch and it is owned by Asbury Theological Seminary. The Seminary would like for this to be city maintained. Andy Bathje, Josh Lourie, Bradley Cochran and Tim Pollard are the ones that came up with the idea. Bradley Cochran came up with a drawing for the Eco-Shelter. The next step will be a professional design by Eric Zabilka. Funds will be raised by our local trail organization for the full cost of construction.
Councilmember Baier made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Riel to take $5000 from Parks & Rec Impact Fees for Omni to do the design work for the particular location for the Eco Shelter. There being no discussion, all members voted aye.

CITY OF WILMORE MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 2018 (PDF)

As a city council member, seconded an amendment to the fiscal year 2025 budget to include a $750,000 Granary Project Community Development Block Grant.

As a city council member, seconded an allocation of $5,000 in Parks and Recreation impact fees for Eco-Shelter design work.

- As a city council member, seconded an amendment to the fiscal year 2025 budget to include a $750,000 Granary Project Community Development Block Grant.
- As a city council member, seconded an allocation of $5,000 in Parks and Recreation impact fees for Eco-Shelter design work.

Public Services

Chris Montgomery with the Jessamine County/City of Wilmore Joint Planning Commission made the recommendation for a Zone Map Amendment for 206 S Maple St. to change the zoning from R-2 Residential to R-3 Residential. Councilmember Riel made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Wes Metcalfe, to approve the motion. After a brief discussion, all members voted aye.

As a city council member, moved approval of rezoning 206 S Maple St. from R-2 Residential to R-3 Residential.

- As a city council member, moved approval of rezoning 206 S Maple St. from R-2 Residential to R-3 Residential.

Housing & Urban Development

As of October 6, 2026, David R. Riel’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Attorney Gullette changed the time from 9:00 P.M .to 10:00 P.M. It is also stated in the Ordinance that if the noise is unreasonable at any time the person can be cited.
Councilmember Riel made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Baier to accept the First Reading of Ordinance 5-2018. There being no discussion, all members voted aye by roll call.

AMENDING ORDINANCE 636-11 TO ORDINANCE 2021-1 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE KEEPING OF FARM ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WILMORE (SECOND READING)

Councilmember Batjhe made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Riel to accept Ordinance 2021-1. After a brief discussion on the number of chickens, Councilmember Deyer made the call for the question, all members voted aye.

CITY OF WILMORE MINUTES MARCH 1, 2021

As a city council member, moved acceptance of the first reading of a noise ordinance allowing citations for unreasonable noise at any time.

As a city council member, seconded approval of an ordinance governing the keeping of farm animals within Wilmore city limits.

- As a city council member, moved acceptance of the first reading of a noise ordinance allowing citations for unreasonable noise at any time.
- As a city council member, seconded approval of an ordinance governing the keeping of farm animals within Wilmore city limits.

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David R. Riel

As of October 6, 2026, David R. RIEL’s website did not contain information on this issue.

David R. RIEL

Buket Urgen

Allison CLOUR

Andy Bathje

Jim BRUMFIELD

Kim Deyer

Sharon MOORE

Wade A. MITCHELL

Wes METCALFE

- 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. 

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