(1) In every county containing a city of the first class in existence on July 14, 2000, a question regarding the consolidation of the city of the first class and their county as provided by KRS § 67C.101 to KRS § 67C.137 shall be submitted to the voters of the county at the regular election to be held in November of 2000. The election shall be governed by the general election laws of the Commonwealth. Approval of the proposal shall require a simple majority of those voting on the question.
(2) The question to be submitted to the voters shall read as follows:

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 67C.137

  • City: includes town. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Regular election: means the election in even-numbered years at which members of Congress are elected and the election in odd-numbered years at which state officers are elected. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010

“Are you in favor of combining the City of……………………… and………………………. County into a single government with a mayor and legislative council, keeping all other cities, fire protection districts and special districts in existence?”
Effective: July 14, 2000
History: Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 189, sec. 19, effective July 14, 2000.