Getting people back in the workforce, emergency communications, economic development, and homelessness in Hopkinsville were among the topics addressed during the Hopkinsville Legislative Forum Friday.
The forum was held in the Hopkinsville City Council Chambers. In response two a question from South West Kentucky EDC Board Chairman Lee Conrad about getting more workers back in the workforce, Representative Petrie says the legislature has been working to provide an opportunity for those with a criminal record to get back to work.
click to download audioHe adds childcare continues to be an issue locally and statewide.
click to download audioFollowing a question from Hopkinsville City Administrator Troy Body about homelessness in Hopkinsville, State Senator Whitney Westerfield says there is not much discussion in the General Assembly about homelessness.
click to download audioFollowing a question from Oak Grove City Councilman Isaiah Spencer concerning the announcement of a Buc-ees in Clarksville, Representative Myron Dossett said legislators need to be a part of economic development discussions.
click to download audioWhen asked by Hopkinsville Mayor J. R. Knight about funding to improve emergency radio communications in Christian County, Representative Walker Thomas said he is working with Appropriations and Revenue Committee Chairman Jason Petrie to provide assistance to communities across the state that need to upgrade their equipment.
click to download audioThe legislators addressed a number of questions from the audience that included members of Hopkinsville City Council, Christian County Fiscal Court, Oak Grove City Council, and other community members.
