The three Republican candidates for Mayor of Hopkinsville are answering questions about partnerships, growth, and responsibilities. The League of Women Voters hosted the candidates Monday night for its final forum of the night.
When asked about services to draw in new residents, current Mayor JR Knight says the city works hard to ensure resident have a reason to stay.
click to download audioChristian County Magistrate Russ Guffey says there are mandated services the city has to offer, but they could be run more efficiently.
click to download audioFormer City Councilwoman Natasha Francis says we have great ways to draw in residents now, but nowhere for them to live.
click to download audioWhen asked about what they might require contractors to include in new subdivisions, Francis said they need to consider the traffic that comes with new housing subdivisions.
click to download audioGuffey thinks bring proactive in any decision is key to mitigate growing pains.
click to download audioKnight adds wider roads and places for children would be top priorities for him.
click to download audioThe Forum can be watched on the City’s Youtube channel, after a technical issue with Facebook.
