A democratic newcomer and a republican incumbent are facing off in the general election for Christian County Fiscal Court’s District 3 seat, and the candidates fielded questions concerning local matters at Monday’s Hopkinsville League of Women Voters Election Forum.
Republican George Barnett is seeking his second term as magistrate, while Democrat Faith Watkins is hoping to be the next representative of District 3. The pair discussed questions concerning data center zoning, housing and the needs of their district.
Both Watkins and Barnett pointed toward road-related improvements as one of the top needs of their district. In her neighborhood, Watkins says fast vehicle traffic has led to folks feeling less safe walking near the road. She also shared that she wants to work on flood mitigation as well…