Several community members shared thoughts on how the City of Hopkinsville can better serve residents next year. Mayor JR Knight held a community budget discussion prior to this year’s budget allocation process.
Among those to speak were bell hooks’ sister, Gwenda Motley, who says they want to continue to honor bell hooks legacy and bring people to her hometown.
click to download audioWestside resident, Thelma Moore says she would like to see neighborhoods cleaned up.
click to download audioJudge John Atkins says he has spoken with public works but wanted to draw the Mayor’s attention to the deterioration of the riverwalk on the north side of Little River by the library.
click to download audioMuseum board member, Kiley Killebrew asked that the work they do be remembered when passing this year’s city budget.
click to download audioOther museum board members and Pennyroyal Arts Council Director Margaret Prim also addressed the mayor. Residents also mentioned the public library, youth activities, and increasing interest and knowledge about city government.
