Retired Firefighter Announces Bid For Mayor

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)

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