Fort Wright has a Mayor-Council form of government, elected in non-partisan elections. Six (6) Councilmembers are elected every two years and the Mayor is elected every four years. We are situated in the 65th Kentucky State House District, the 23rd Kentucky State Senate Districts and the 4th United States Congressional District. Additionally, we have two United States Senators.

Dave Hatter
Mayor
Mayor: 2015 - Present
Council: 1998 - 2014
Resident for 54 Years
Council: 1998 - 2014
Resident for 54 Years

Margie Witt
Council Member
Council: 2017 - Present
Resident for 29 Years
Resident for 29 Years

Bernie Wessels
Council Member
Council: 2008 - Present
Resident for 38 Years
Resident for 38 Years

Justin “Jay” Weber
Council Member
Council: 2019 - Present
Resident for 53 Years
Resident for 53 Years


Jason Collins
Council Member
Council: 2023 - Present
Resident for 25 Years
Resident for 25 Years
