Ballotpedia, Anna Rosen (Kentucky)

Anna is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. She currently lives in Frankfort.

Anna previously worked as a member of the Frankfort Plant Board. She has also worked as an environmental artist.

The State Journal, Rosen seeking city commission seat

Anna Marie Rosen previously ran for city commissioner in the city of Frankfort, Kentucky, in 2020, but did not win.

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Supports environmentally-friendly policies.

- Supports environmentally-friendly policies.

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Supports the development of affordable and multi-unit housing to reduce housing costs.

- Supports the development of affordable and multi-unit housing to reduce housing costs.

Housing & Urban Development

As of June 6, 2025, Anna Marie Rosen did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports access to gender-affirming care.

- Supports access to gender-affirming care.

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Anna Marie Rosen

The State Journal: Ripy seeks city commission seat

Bobby is originally from Frankfort. He attended the University of Kentucky. He lives in Frankfort with his wife, daughter, and son.

Bobby owns Ripy’s Electric Data and Security. He previously worked as the IT director for the City of Frankfort. Beforehand, he worked for the Frankfort Plant Board.

Bobby Ripy's campaign for city commissioner in the city of Frankfort, Kentucky is his first run for public office.

As of June 6, 2025, Bobby Ripy did not have a website or any information online.

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Azofeifa files for city commission seat

Delvin earned his bachelor's degree in social science at Morehead State University. He went on to major in educational leadership at West Virginia University and later majored in special education at Kentucky State University. 

Delvin currently works as a teacher in Fayette County Public Schools. 

Delvin Azofeifa was appointed to the Civil Service Board for Police and Fire by the Frankfort City Commission in 2021. He unsuccessfully ran for a seat on the Frankfort City Commission in 2018.

As of June 6, 2025, Delvin Azofeifa’s website did not contain information on this issue.

States his main goal in running is to stop excess spending by the city.

- States his main goal in running is to stop excess spending by the city.

Cited construction plans for the Broadway Bridge and the new transit center and parking garage as expenditures the city cannot afford.

- Cited construction plans for the Broadway Bridge and the new transit center and parking garage as expenditures the city cannot afford.

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Delvin Azofeifa

ACLU of KY, BREAKING BARRIERS COUNCIL: KATIMA'S STORY

Katima is originally from Frankfort. She earned her associate's degree in business administration and management from Bluegrass Community and Technical College and her bachelor's degree in political science from Kentucky State University. Katima lives in Frankfort with her husband and son.

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Katima previously worked as a project manager at Good Influence, an executive administrator at Franklin County Fiscal Court, a project developer at ACLU of Kentucky, and a caseworker at the Kentucky State Capitol.

Katima Smith-Willis's campaign for city commissioner is her first run for public office.

As of June 6, 2025, Katima Smith-Willis did not have a website or any information online.

Supports policies that will lower the cost of housing.

- Supports policies that will lower the cost of housing.

Supports investing in public transportation.

- Supports investing in public transportation.

Katima Smith-Willis

State Journal - May files for re-election to the frankfort commission

Kelly is from Frankfort and graduated from Western Hills High School. He and his wife Brittany have two children.  

Kelly is the general manager of Burbon on Main and director of operations at Sig Luscher Brewing Company. He previously worked as the general manager of Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe and as assistant banquet manager and banquet captain at the Embassy Suites Lexington.


Kelly May currently serves as a city commissioner for Frankfort Kentucky. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his 1st term.


Supports transitioning the city to solar power.

- Supports transitioning the city to solar power.

Supports continued development and investment in downtown.

- Supports continued development and investment in downtown.

He said “Community safety and emergency management is the number-one priority for me ... the most important thing we can do is create a safe livable community ...”

- He said “Community safety and emergency management is the number-one priority for me ... the most important thing we can do is create a safe livable community ...”

As of June 6, 2025, Kelly May did not have a website or any information online.

Said, “It’s going to be a big priority of mine that we’re able to connect communities, so that everyone is able to enjoy these investments that we’re making."

- Said, “It’s going to be a big priority of mine that we’re able to connect communities, so that everyone is able to enjoy these investments that we’re making."

Kelly May

Leesa earned a bachelor's degree in fiber, textile, and weaving arts from Berea College. She lives with her husband, Daniel, and their 2 children. She volunteers as president of the Frankfort Striders Running Club and as a board member of WalkBike Frankfort. 

Leesa currently works as a federal program specialist for the Kentucky Department of Education. She is also a certified pedorthist who works with Healthy Foot Clinic and Cool Comfort Shoes. She has previously worked as a budget specialist for the Kentucky Department of Education and as a revenue program officer with the Kentucky State Department of Revenue. 

The State Journal -  Unger files for third term on city commission

Leesa Unger is a city commissioner for Frankfort, Kentucky. She was first elected in 2020 and is serving her 2nd term. 

As of June 6, 2025, Leesa Unger did not have a website or any information online.

As a city council member, established 6 weeks of paid parental leave for city employees.

- As a city council member, established 6 weeks of paid parental leave for city employees.

Said "I really want to keep working on walkability and bike-ability, and working on connections throughout town."

- Said "I really want to keep working on walkability and bike-ability, and working on connections throughout town."

Leesa Unger

Rob earned a bachelor's degree in police administration from Eastern Kentucky University. He lives in Frankfort with his wife, Kim.

The State Journal: Richardson files for Frankfort Board of Commissioners seat

Rob previously worked for the Frankfort Police Department. He rose to the rank of major and retired as assistant chief.

Rob Richardson's campaign for city commissioner is his first run for public office.

As of June 6, 2025, Rob Richardson did not have a website or any information online.

Wants young residents to have more opportunities.

- Wants more growth in the city.
- Wants young residents to have more opportunities.

Rob Richardson

- Your city commission is made up of four elected city commissioners and a mayor. Together, they share the legislative and executive duties of the city government. In some cities, they also have administrative powers. 
- The city commission is responsible for the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- The city commission passes and enforces city laws, oversees all departments of the city government, and passes the city budget.
- Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for city officials. City commission members serve two-year terms and elections are held in even-numbered years. 

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