List of mayors of Paducah, Kentucky facts for kids

Paducah, Kentucky is a city in Kentucky, USA. It grew where the Tennessee River meets the Ohio River. The city was officially started in 1856. Paducah is run by a mayor and city commissioners. The mayor is mainly a ceremonial leader. A City Manager is hired to handle the city's daily tasks. This page lists all the mayors of Paducah, Kentucky, from when it became a city until today.

Meet the Mayors of Paducah

How the Mayor's Job Started

The first election for mayor happened in 1857. Jesse H. Gardner was the first person to become Mayor of Paducah. People in Paducah have always voted directly for their mayor. Mayors used to serve for two years. Now, each mayor serves for four years before the next election.

Past Mayors of Paducah

Here is a list of all the people who have served as Mayor of Paducah, Kentucky. You can see when they started and ended their terms. Some mayors served more than once!