Frankfort native William I. May, Jr. took office as City Commissioner on January 1, 2009.  He served as Mayor of Kentucky's capital city from 1996 to 2009, but due to a Constitutional three term limit was unable to run for a fourth consecutive term.  He was the first Mayor to succeed himself since the 1800's.  

Commissioner May was born March 19, 1959. He is a graduate of Frankfort High School and Kentucky State University.

Community service has been an important part of life for Commissioner May. He believes it is important to have a strong community where there are opportunities for all of Frankfort's citizens. Commissioner May and his family pull the community together annually to sponsor "Coats for Kids", a project that provides brand new winter coats for all school children in need in Frankfort and Franklin County. In 1987, Commissioner May was awarded the Community Service Award for "Coats for Kids", but he is quick to point out that this is a project where everyone makes it a success.

Commissioner May has received the NAACP President's Award and the Kentucky Sheriffs' Association President's Award.

Public safety, youth, senior citizens, the arts and neighborhood drainage problems are some of the issues Mayor May has worked hard to address during his tenure as Commissioner. Commissioner William I. May, Jr. is committed to making Frankfort one of the safest, most livable cities in America, where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.

    William May, City Commissioner

Commissioner May's previous project