Road safety, housing availability, data center development, and county zoning were among the issues debated by Christian County Magistrate District 3 incumbent George Barnett and challenger Faith Watkins during a League of Women Voters forum in Hopkinsville.
The candidates outlined different approaches to managing growth in Christian County; Barnett defending his record and sharing ongoing projects, while Watkins focused on neighborhood concerns, infrastructure, and opportunities for residents.
The discussion also addressed fire protection in rural areas, jail expansion, code enforcement, downtown revitalization, and budget priorities…