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Class: 2
Status: Active
Established (y–m–d): 1786-00-00
Incorporated: 1835-02-28
County: Franklin
Area Development BGADD
County Seat Yes

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Submitted By Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist Commission
Singing Bridge at Night (photo by Gene Burch)
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Notes: Capital City of Kentucky. Formerly known as Frank's Ford, in honor of pioneer Stephen Frank, killed during an Indian attack on a salt-boiling party at the Ky. River crossing. Merged with South Frankfort 3/1/1850. 1990 population: 26,535
Population Estimates:
1990: 26967
1991: 27098
1992: 27350
1993: 27325
1994: 27120
1995: 27120
1996: 26970
1997: 26957
1998: 26932
1999: 26762
2000: 27778
2001: 27724
2002: 27615
2003: 27408
*Compiled by the Ky. State Data Center. Population Estimates may change as city boundaries are adjusted.
Links:
  ADD Website
  Chamber of Commerce
  City Website
  Downtown Website
  Frankfort/Franklin County Tourism
  Franklin County Genealogy
  Franklin County Genealogy
  Franklin County Genealogy
Mayor 
William May Jr
Meeting Times: 
2nd Mon, Thu following 2nd Mon & 4th Mon 5:30 pm
Office Hours: 
Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Website: 
www.frankfort-ky.gov
U.S. Decennial Census (April 1):   2000: 27,741   1990: 25,968   1980: 25,973   1970: 21,902

Current Filings (KRS 81.045 to present date)
Date Filed Type Ordinance Map Status Notes
 2007-12-12  Annexation Amendment  35-2007  MAPPABLE  Amends Ord. #32, 2006 Series, to correct property description of 92 acres
 2006-12-21  Annexation  32-2006  MAPPABLE  HBRD, LLC & Canty Tracts: US 60 & I-64 (90.54 acres)
 2005-10-20  Notification of Resignation & Appointment      City Commissioner
 2005-08-01  Notification of Vacancy & Appointment      County Attorney
 2005-02-11  Annexation  1-2005  MAPPABLE  along US 127: 13.986 acres
 2004-05-20  Resignation & Appointment      City Commissioner
 2003-01-21  Deannexation  30-2002  MAPPABLE  Northern Boundary of Bellepoint Subdivision to North of Clifty Dr.
 2002-02-22  Annexation  2-2002  MAPPABLE  
 2001-01-23  Deannexation  33-2000  MAPPABLE  
 1993-12-16  Annexation  Ord. #29, 1993 Series  MAPPABLE  
 1993-11-05  Annexation  Ord. #23, 1993 Series  MAPPABLE  
 1993-08-20  Annexation  Ord. #17, 1993 Series  MAPPABLE  
 1992-06-29  Census      Population: 26,535 (1990)
 1990-11-15  Annexation  Ord. #22, 1990 Series  MAPPABLE  
 1989-10-12  Annexation  Ord. #35, 1989 Series  MAPPABLE  
 1985-01-21  Deannexation  Ord. #5, 1985 Series  MAPPABLE  Trumbo Bottom
 1981-05-04  KRS 81.045 Filing    MAPPABLE  
City and County Officials (Provided by The Clark Group's "The Gold Book")

Frankfort Information
Meeting Times: 
2nd Mon, Thu following 2nd Mon & 4th Mon 5:30 pm
Office Hours: 
Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Website: 
www.frankfort-ky.gov
Frankfort Officials
Title
Name
Mayor       
William May Jr
315 W 2nd St
PO Box 697
Frankfort, KY 40602
Phone: (502) 875-8500
Fax: (502) 875-8502
 Commissioners Lynn Bowers
 Commissioners Rodney Williams
 Commissioners Douglas C Howard
 Commissioners Kathy Carter
 Clerk Ramona Newman
 Human Resources Director John Morrow
 Finance Director Steve Dawson
 Manager/Administrator Anthony Ray Massey
 Attorney Robert C Moore
 Police Chief Mark Wilhoite
 Fire Chief Wallace Possich
 Planning & Zoning Gary Muller
 Public Works Director Jeff Hackbart
 Sewer Director Bill Scalf
 Parks & Recreation Steve Brooks
 Information Technology Manager Julson Pacheco

Franklin County Information
County Courthouse Hours: 
Every 3rd week alternating Thu 5:00pm (work session), 6:00pm (Court) & Fri 9:00am (work session), 10:00am (Court)
County Seat: 
Frankfort
Website: 
www.franklincounty.ky.gov
Franklin County Officials
Title
Name
Judge/Executive       
Ted Collins
315 W Main St
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 875-8751
Fax: (502) 875-8755
 Capital Community Economic Development                    Phil Kerrick
 Clerk                    Guy R Zeigler
 Constables                    William Dixon Mills
 Constables                    Floyd A Hockensmith
 Constables                    Bob Davis
 Constables                    Gene Hammonds
 Constables                    Michael Leslie Tracy
 Constables                    Mark L Turner
 Coroner                    Will Harrod
 County Attorney                    Ricky E Sparks
 Deputy Judge/Executive                    Fred Goins
 Fire Chief                    Gary Watts
 Health Department Director                    Paula Alexander
 Jailer                    Billy Roberts
 Lakeview Park Director                    Charlie Lewis
 Magistrates                    Don Sturgeon
 Magistrates                    Phillip W Kring
 Magistrates                    Ira Fannin
 Magistrates                    Lambert Moore
 Magistrates                    Jill E Robinson
 Magistrates                    Huston Wells
 Occupational Tax Administrator                    Debra Perkins
 Planning & Zoning                    Robert Hewitt
 PVA                    Patsy R Conway
 Road Supervisor                    Randy Thompson
 Sheriff                    Steve Clark
 Soil Conservation Officer                    Bruce Quarles
 Soil Conservation Officer                    Church Quarles
 Solid Waste Coordinator                    Mark Barrett
 Tourism                    Joy Jeffries
 Treasurer                    Susan Laurenson
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