The 2024 Primary Election in Kentucky is just over six weeks away and the League of Women Voters is kicking off debate season. Thursday night, several Hopkinsville City Council hopefuls answered previously submitted questions from the public.
When asked what she would put a one-million dollar grant toward, Ward 1 Incumbent Natasha Sophia Francis would focus on housing and youth.
click to download audioChallenger and local business owner, Vance Smith says he would like to see the city use the hypothetical money to expand help to start-ups, both businesses and organizations.
click to download audioSmith says addressing homelessness should not just fall on the city.
click to download audioFrancis says homelessness has become an issue but we need to communicate more.
click to download audioFrancis adds she would like initiatives to address two needs in the community.
click to download audioSmith, however, says initiatives should focus on small businesses.
click to download audioAll of the debates can be found on the League of Women Voters Facebook page, through the Primary Election on May 21st.
Night 2 will be Monday, April 8, beginning at 5 pm with Republican candidates from Ward 7, 4, and 5 set to debate. Night 3 will be Thursday, April 11, starting at 5pm with both Republican and Democrat candidates from Ward 10 as well as Republican candidates from Ward 12 slated to take part.
