After nine months of retirement, Michael Pendleton is announcing his candidacy for Hopkinsville Mayor in 2022.
Pendleton was joined by family and friends Thursday night at the Alhambra Theatre, a place he says is like a second home.
click to download audioPendleton adds his retirement from the Hopkinsville Fire Department was just the end of a chapter, not the book.
click to download audioPendleton has roots here in Hopkinsville, though he has traveled and lived in several countries.
click to download audioPendleton will be filing as a democratic candidate. Pendleton’s wife, Kelli, serves as the Director of Campbell Strong Defense Alliance. The couple have a daughter, Avery. Pendleton’s father, Joey Pendelton was 3rd District State Senator for 19 years.
(Story written by Annie Catron)