Experience. Integrity. Vision.

Vote for Laura Dake, #5 on the Ballot

My Work in City Government

As mayor, I:

-Successfully advocated for no data centers in Woodford County;

-Secured more than $700,000 in grant funding for city projects;

-Found a new tenant for the “old Kroger” building, which will be a family fun center and retail space;

-Spearheaded two projects to improve walkability on Wilson Avenue and Beasley Drive;

-Elevated “The District” with more community events than ever;

-Increased communication with residents (social media; city e-newsletter; “Two Minutes with the Mayor”);

-Prioritized public safety with a fully staffed police department, a new traffic unit and a new fire engine under contract.

While on City Council, I held leadership roles on the following committees:

Budget

Building Standards& Downtown Development

Downtown Revitalization

Housing Task Force

Streets, Stormwater & Cemetery

Sustainability;

Walkabilty

Water & Sewer

I started the bimonthly city newsletter “City Matters” and continue to write most of it.

I led the effort to use federal Covid relief funds for rent and utilities’ assistance. Nearly $230,000 was spent to support hundreds of people to prevent evictions during the pandemic.