Stanford Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Joe Lynn
Gilliland
Joe Lynn Gilliland is running for mayor of Stanford in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Nehemiah Wilkinson.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Joe Lynn GillilandYou’re reading
- 02Nehemiah Wilkinson
Background
- About
- Retired police officer who says he has been involved in Stanford since 1976.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026
Joe Lynn Gilliland was listed as interim mayor at the June 11, 2026 council meeting, where the council appointed Jeremy Johnson interim mayor. City of Stanford · Jun 11, 2026
On the record: Joe Lynn Gilliland
4 sourced01Public safety1 sourced position
Says he would focus on keeping current city personnel and improving their equipment.
I will focus on keeping the personnel we have and improving equipment so they can get the job done”
Own statementWKYT · Aug 13, 2026Link
02City direction1 sourced position
Says he wants to follow the past two mayors and has watched the city's progress in the last seven years.
I want to follow in the footsteps of the past two mayors we’ve had”
Own statementWKYT · Aug 13, 2026Link
03Housing1 sourced position
as reported by The Interior Journal; not a direct quote
Said he would work with the City Council on improving low-income housing.
Forum answerThe Interior Journal · Sep 23, 2026Link
04Tourism1 sourced position
as reported by The Interior Journal; not a direct quote
Said he would support Stanford's history and tourism and make better use of Cedar Creek Lake.
Forum answerThe Interior Journal · Sep 23, 2026Link
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