Housing, commitment to community, and empowering residents are key issues for the Democratic candidates for Hopkinsville Mayor.
During the Thursday night League of Women Voters debate, Michael Pendleton and Alethea West talked about their goals for the city.
Pendleton says housing and wages are high on his list of priorities if he is elected.
click to download audioWest would like to address homelessness and housing if she is chosen.
click to download audioMany questions revolved around housing, employment, and small business. West says to attract residents we have to have things for them to do.
click to download audioPendleton says bring in new residents will rely on the available housing stock.
click to download audioWhen asked about the removal of Sunday prohibition, Pendleton said he would support the measure.
click to download audioWest says though she doesn’t drink, she supports the removal of the ban.
click to download audioWest currently serves as Hopkinsville City Councilwoman for Ward 3. Pendleton retired from the Hopkinsville Fire Department. The two will appear on the May Primary ballot. The debate was filmed and can be found on the League of Women Voters’ Facebook page.
