Hopkinsville Ward 12 Candidates Debate

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The League of Women Voters Primary Election Debates wrapped up Thursday night with Hopkinsville City Council Ward 12 Incumbent Matthew Handy and challenger Elizabeth Draude. They discussed planning and zoning, different initiatives, public interaction, downtown development, and public transportation.

Handy says public transportation is a growing need in the community.

click to download audioDraude agreed, saying partnerships could benefit services.

click to download audioThe need for additional housing has been a talking point at many events recently. When asked about it, Draude says she supports housing growth but needs to learn more about the incentives.

click to download audioHandy says they are working with people to help increase housing stock.

click to download audioThe League of Women Voters says the recording will be on its Facebook page through May 21, the day of the Primary Election.