Hopkinsville Council Unanimously Approves Budget

The 2023-24 Hopkinsville City budget is in place after approval following second reading during Tuesday council meeting. Council members unanimously approved the budget after it was read on second reading by new City Clerk Brittany Byrum.

click to download audioCouncil also unanimously approved the 2023-24 capitol budget, the pay classification scale, and budget amendments for the 2022-23 annual and capital budgets.

Meanwhile City Chief Financial Officer Melissa Clayton told council members the city budget is on track after the first eleven months of the fiscal year.

click to download audioClayton says payroll tax and other fee collections continue to be ahead of schedule.

click to download audioDuring the Mayor’s comments portion of the meeting, Mayor J. R. Knight requested city businesses to post no treaspassing or loitering signs to help address problems that are beginning to arise.

click to download audioCouncil also passed after second reading rezoning ordinances for property along Old Concord Lane and Peach Tree Place Subdivision.