Frankfort is governed through the commission-manager form of government. The members of the city commission are elected to two-year terms and the mayor is elected to a four-year term. The city manager is responsible for the dayto-day operations of the city, while the mayor and commissioners make policy decisions and enact ordinances.
Head Official: Mayor William I. May, Jr. (D) (since 1995; current term expires 2007)
Total Number of City Employees: 300 (2004)
City Information: Mayor's Office, City of Frankfort, PO Box 697, Frankfort, KY 40602; telephone (502)875-8500, fax (502)875-8502