List of mayors of Paducah, Kentucky facts for kids

Paducah, Kentucky, is a city that grew from a mix of Native American and early settler communities. It's located where the Tennessee River meets the Ohio River. Paducah officially became a town in 1830 and then a city in 1856.

The city has a special way of being run called a council-manager government. This means people vote for a mayor and city commissioners. The mayor is like a leader for special events, but the main day-to-day work is handled by a City Manager. This article lists all the mayors of Paducah, Kentucky, from when it became a city until now.

About the Mayor's Job

The first election for mayor happened in 1857. Jesse H. Gardner was the very first mayor of Paducah. Since the beginning, people have directly voted for their mayor. Mayors used to serve for two years, but now they serve for four years before the next election.

List of Mayors

Here is a list of the people who have served as mayor of Paducah, Kentucky, since the city was officially formed.