Hopkinsville City Council is again discussing the merit of funding home improvements in the city’s epicenter. Tuesday night, Mayor JR Knight formed a committee with six councilmen to deep dive into the Legacy Hopkinsville, formerly Inner City Residential Zones.
click to download audioThe announcement followed several residents from those neighborhoods speaking out about the benefits of the program and its need. Several council members still questioned if the projects would be funded in the coming fiscal year.
click to download audioCouncilman Clayton Sumner points out that many residents will never benefit.
click to download audioThe discussion took place as part of a larger discussion about the 2025-2026 City Budget, which was passed on its first reading.
In other business, the updated Small Business Commission ordinance passed second reading, followed by Knight’s executive order appointing new members.
click to download audioMeanwhile, Chief Financial Officer Melissa Clayton says April revenue for the city remained high.
click to download audioCouncil did pass an amendment for the current fiscal year to reflect the increase in revenue.
