Paducah City Commission · Nov 3, 2026
Gerald Watkins
Candidate for City Commission
Gerald Watkins is running for Paducah City Commission in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 4 seats.
Last day to register or make changes for the general election · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayGerald Watkins is a Realtor and former Kentucky state representative and Paducah commissioner. He taught political science at West Kentucky Community and Technical College for over 28 years.
The county clerk drew the ballot order for the commission race as Sandra Wilson, Robert "Buz" Smith, Raynarldo Henderson, Dujuan Thomas and Gerald Watkins. WPSD Local 6
Where Gerald Watkins stands: positions on the record
Property taxes1 sourced position
In his campaign announcement, described his past commission votes on property tax rates.
“I voted to cut property taxes by approximately 10% to the lowest rate in 30 years and never voted to raise taxes while on the city commission”
Own statementWPSD Local 6 · Nov 18, 2025
Economic development1 sourced position
In his campaign announcement, described his past commission votes on economic incentives.
“voted 100% for economic incentives that created and/or retained over 1,100 jobs, with over $94 million in private investment while on the Paducah City Commission.”
Own statementWPSD Local 6 · Nov 18, 2025
Also running for City Commission
- Raynarldo Henderson (incumbent)
- Robert "Buz" Smith (incumbent)
- Dujuan Thomas (incumbent)
- Sandra Wilson (incumbent)
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