Andy Ellison has served multiple terms on the Fort Thomas City Council. He was appointed mayor in December 2025.
A graduate of Johnson Elementary and Highlands High School Class of 1991, Ellison served as the school president and was a member of the 1989 state champion Highlands Football Team. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Northern Kentucky University and went on to build a construction and property management business based in Fort Thomas, where he has worked for the last 25 years.
Ellison faces Sharon Macknight in the Nov. 3 general election.
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Ellison said his time on council is marked by a thoughtful approach to zoning, preservation and fiscal responsibility, ensuring Fort Thomas keeps its character while adapting to modern needs.”
“Good governance starts with listening,” Ellison said in a news release when announcing his candidacy. “I ran for city council to preserve the things that make Fort Thomas unique — its walkable neighborhoods, its excellent schools, its sense of community. As mayor, I’ll continue that mission with energy, experience and heart.”
Ellison and his wife, Molly Ellison, also a lifelong Fort Thomas resident, have raised three children — Annie, Eli, and Drew— all of whom attended Saint Catherine and Highlands High School. The family is active in the Fort Thomas Lions Club, a tradition passed down from Ellison’s father.
LINK nky attempted to make contact with Andy Ellison multiple times, but they did not respond. Information that appears in this profile was drawn from social media accounts, on-the-record statements at public events and other information publicly available.