Paris Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
John A.
Plummer
John A. Plummer, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Paris in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Richard E. Dumphord.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Richard E. Dumphord
- 02John A. PlummerYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Paris mayor since 2019; earlier served as a city commissioner and city manager. The city lists his service as City Commissioner 2011-2012, City Manager 2012-2016, and Mayor from January 1, 2019.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026
On the record: John A. Plummer
5 sourced01Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-6 adopting the FY26-27 annual budget (passed 5-0, June 23, 2026).
Council voteParis City Commission minutes, 2026-06-23 · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Sewer and utilities1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-3 amending the wastewater surcharge rates (passed 5-0, May 26, 2026).
Council voteParis City Commission minutes, 2026-05-26 · May 26, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Purchasing1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-4 on purchasing procedures (passed 5-0, June 23, 2026).
Council voteParis City Commission minutes, 2026-06-23 · Jun 23, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Property taxes1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-10 levying FY2026-27 ad valorem taxes on real property (passed 4-0, September 11, 2026).
Council voteParis City Commission minutes, 2026-09-11 · Sep 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Land purchase1 sourced position
Seconded the motion on Municipal Order 2026-59 for the purchase of real property on East Main Street; recorded as voting yes (passed 5-0, June 9, 2026).
Council voteParis City Commission minutes, 2026-06-09 · Jun 9, 2026Link
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