Candidates for Hopkinsville City Council Wards 1 and 3 are sharing their stance on matters that impact voters. Monday night, the League of Women Voters hosted another round of forums featuring City Council hopefuls.
In Ward 1, Incumbent Vance Smith faces Chance Tatum. Smith says he has spent his tenure bettering his community.
click to download audioTatum says he is already carving out time for his community and will do more if elected.
click to download audioWhen asked about code enforcement, Tatum said it is necesary.
click to download audioSmith says code enforcement officers are doing a good job, though he was skeptical at first.
click to download audioSmith says the biggest problem in the city is residents traveling outside for entertainment.
click to download audioTatum says he thinks the biggest problem is treatment of people in hardship situtations.
click to download audioMeanwhile, in Ward 3 Incumbent Don Marsh faces current Ward 2 Representative Brandi Stallons. The LWV ran into issue broadcasting the Ward 3 Forum. However, candidates were invited previously to a forum hosted by the County Republican Party. Though Marsh was unable to attend he sent a letter, which Party Chair Jason Hasert read.
click to download audioStallons defended her vote on the pay increase.
click to download audioThe next forums hosted by the League of Women Voters will be Thursday and feature several county offices.
