The two women running in the May 17 Republican Primary to represent Hopkinsville City Council Ward 5 share many of the same views.
Incumbent Amy Craig and challenger Anna Norris opened the Hopkinsville League of Women Voters debates Tuesday night. Craig says the last few years have been difficult and she would like to see the excitement of 2017 return.
click to download audioNorris says she would be a good steward of city monies.
click to download audioWhen asked if she would be interested in polls or constituent feedback, Norris said that is important.
click to download audioCraig said polls can be valuable but constituent views are helpful.
click to download audioThe ladies both agree the downtown business district is important to the growth of the city, with Craig saying the city council reviews all incentives to help with improvements.
click to download audioNorris says she might want to take a different approach to the improvements.
click to download audioWhen asked about streets and roads in the city, Norris said the city council has to make them a priority.
click to download audioCraig said she is proud that the council has already prioritized them.
click to download audioCraig has served Ward 5 since 2017. Norris is a private tutor, who last year opened a one-room schoolhouse. The League of Women Voters streamed the debate on its Facebook page.
