Government
Kokomo's current mayor is Democrat Greg Goodnight (2008–present). The two previous mayors were Matt McKillip (2004–2008) and Jim Trobaugh, both Republicans. The mayor is elected in a citywide vote.
The city council is known as the Common Council. It consists of nine members. Six members are elected from individual districts. The other three are elected at-large.
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