Karen D. Bass

Democrat

candidate for

City Council,

Ward 3

Karen Bass, 60, of Sanderson Drive, is a city government retiree, having worked in the finance and accounting office for 17 years. She is running for the council seat that incumbent Alethea West is giving up so she can run for mayor.

Candidate website

Which electoral system do you support for the city of Hopkinsville? Why?

Nonpartisan elections. I do not see where partisanship plays a part in city govt. We should do what is best for city.

What plans do you have to address blight and dilapidated structures in the city?

Dilapidated structures need to be removed for safety reason not just appearance.

If elected, how would you help address the housing shortage?

There needs to be more affordable housing. I’d work with Community and Development Services to address this.

If elected, how would you work together with government, nonprofit and business leaders to encourage economic development?

I love seeing new businesses in Hopkinsville. Developing downtown would help this.

If elected, how would you prioritize the reduction of gun violence in Hopkinsville?

We have to address the drug issue first. Then gun violence will be reduced.

If elected, how would you work to revitalize downtown Hopkinsville?

I would love to see new businesses to bring it back to the way it was in the 70s.

Is there another issue not addressed in these questions that you believe is extremely important? If so, please explain it briefly.

Homeless issues also need to be addressed.