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Paducah after COVID-19 – Leadership Matters
No one quite knows for certain what changes will come to our lives, much less the economy of Paducah after the impact of the coronavirus crisis begins to subside. However, we know for sure that life will be different and City revenue will be reduced. Life will evolve...
Paducah’s Tip Jar
Paducah’s Tip Jar was founded by my wife Angie and I at the inception of the Coronavirus crisis. Although many Paducah citizens have been impacted by the economic effects of COVID-19, we foresaw the sector being decimated more than most to be the restaurant industry....
Paducah City Commission & Aquatic Center
Madam Mayor and City Commissioners, Over the last few months, I have made it my goal to talk with, listen, and consider the opinions of Paducah citizens everywhere on the issues that are important to each of them. I have been literally inundated with negative...
Paducah Aquatic Center Statement
Over the last few years a dedicated group of Paducah citizens have worked with the City to bring an Aquatic Center and all the benefits it provides to the citizens of Paducah. Since October I have conducted hundreds of one on one and small group meetings to listen to...
Tax Increase: McCracken County Fiscal Court Meeting
I attended the McCracken County Fiscal Court meeting earlier today. It was a packed courthouse and about 25 people signed up to speak. Judge Clymer opened the meeting with a 10-minute discussion on the reasons why a tax increase was critical to the future of the...
Voters: Challenge Paducah Mayoral Candidates
There was a great editorial in last Sunday's (January 19th) PADUCAH SUN in case you didn’t see it. Voters were challenged to press candidates to be authentic and provide their stance on issues. I couldn't agree more that the stakes are high in the upcoming Paducah...
Upcoming Paducah Innovation Hub
Over the holidays I had the good fortune to receive a tour of Paducah Public Schools Systems' new Regional Innovation Hub. Dr Donald Shively, Superintendent of the school system, conducted the tour himself and it was an eye opener. The new Innovation Hub, scheduled to...
Paducah Leadership & Job Growth
My campaign is focused on leadership and JOB GROWTH. Today at the Rotary Club of Paducah we heard a presentation from Bruce Wilcox, the new CEO of Greater Paducah Economic Development. Check out two very interesting slides from Bruce’s presentation.Top 10 Things That...
Why Bray Means Business
There is a reason why my campaign slogan is Bray Means Business. Economic development is critical to the future of Paducah and the single greatest need and want is the need to grow and attract additional jobs. My administration is going to be laser focused on...