The three Republican Candidates for Mayor are sharing their thoughts on key issues ahead of the May Primary.
The candidates all participated in a forum hosted by the Christian County Republican Party Wednesday night. Mayor JR Knight faces challenges from Magistrate Russ Guffey and former City Councilwoman Natasha Francis.
The three were asked about how strategic partnerships between legislative bodies can benefit the city, with Knight saying they are already leveraging those partnerships.
click to download audioGuffey says he has been active in those efforts on the county side, and that allowed him to formulate a plan if he is elected.
click to download audioFrancis says those relationships are just a phone call away.
click to download audioThis led right into a question about fiscal management of the city, with Guffey saying the city budget is public money and it should be used to serve the city.
click to download audioFrancis says managing existing debt is important before taking on new.
click to download audioKnight says the city budget has increased, but the money was used to fund needed positions and community requests.
click to download audioDemocratic candidate Markeeta Wilkerson is unopposed in May.
