Jackson Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Laura W.
Thomas
Laura W. Thomas, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Jackson in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ken Spicer.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Ken Spicer
- 02Laura W. ThomasYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Mayor of Jackson, listed as mayor in the state's city directory.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
On the record: Laura W. Thomas
6 sourced01City government1 sourced position
On the city website, says her goal as mayor is to improve quality of life through professional services and efficient, transparent government.
My goal is to improve the quality of life for all community members by providing professional services and maximizing your tax dollars through efficient, transparent government.”
Own statementCity of Jackson, KentuckyLink
02Budget1 sourced position
quoted in The Jackson Times-Voice
Presented the revised 2025-2026 budget, telling the council revenue rose from employment taxes and grants (July 2026).
We had more revenue than expenditures”
Own statementThe Jackson Times-Voice · Jul 18, 2026Link
03City boundaries1 sourced position
as reported by The Jackson Times-Voice; not a direct quote
Told the council a boundary ordinance was a map-correcting measure that does not annex any new property (November 2025).
Own statementThe Jackson Times-Voice · Nov 21, 2025Link
04Vacant buyout lots1 sourced position
as reported by The Jackson Times-Voice; not a direct quote
Said the city wants to get as many local contractors as possible to cut grass on vacant lots, under state procurement rules (March 2026).
Own statementThe Jackson Times-Voice · Mar 29, 2026Link
05Sewer plant1 sourced position
as reported by The Jackson Times-Voice; not a direct quote
Told the council that Rural Development letters of condition for the sewer plant are not a guarantee of the money (January 2026).
Own statementThe Jackson Times-Voice · Jan 26, 2026Link
06Baby box1 sourced position
Cast a tie-breaking vote to end a 3-3 council deadlock over supporting a baby box (December 2024).
Council voteThe Jackson Times-Voice · Dec 26, 2024Link
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