For more than 35 years, I had the privilege of telling Glasgow’s story.
 

From the radio station and press box to Friday night football, Christmas parades, community festivals, championship celebrations and ribbon cuttings, I had a front-row seat to the people and traditions that make this community special.
 

My connection to Glasgow began long before I entered public office. I graduated from Glasgow High School in 1975 and Western Kentucky University in 1979. My father spent 37 years announcing Glasgow High School basketball, football and baseball. Sitting beside him, I learned a lesson that has stayed with me throughout my life: winning teams are never built around one person. Every position matters.
 

That lesson shaped my career in broadcasting, more than 20 years of service on the hospital board—including serving as interim CEO in 2014—and ultimately my decision to serve as mayor.
 

A First Term Built on Teamwork

During my first term, I have had the privilege of working alongside dedicated city employees, community leaders, businesses, volunteers and citizens to help move Glasgow from a period of stagnation toward a renewed sense of pride, hope and possibility.

The progress we have made does not belong to one person. It belongs to an entire community of people who care deeply about Glasgow and continue showing up to move it forward.
 

One of the most significant accomplishments of this term has been bringing new life to the former R.R. Donnelley complex on Donnelley Drive. The property that once provided employment for generations of local families has been rescued from dormancy by Tate Incorporated, a 63-year-old company developing its largest North American manufacturing facility on that same ground.

City departments, local businesses and community partners continue working with Tate to help the company reach that milestone and become part of Glasgow’s future.
 

That momentum is also visible at South Cooper Industrial Park, where the new Union Coatings facility is nearing completion. This will be the established Egyptian company’s first facility in the United States. I have had the opportunity to meet with the company’s leadership, just as I did with Tate, and show them firsthand what Glasgow and its people have to offer.

Our established industries are growing as well—adding employees, expanding shifts and placing an even greater emphasis on the quality of the workforce our community brings to the table.
 

Investing in Places That Serve Our Community

During this term, Glasgow also completed projects our community had needed and discussed for years. The long-awaited aquatic center completed its first season to rave reviews, regularly reaching capacity and bringing visitors into Glasgow to spend the day in our community. It was fittingly named in honor of Joyce Driver, who devoted 44 years of service to the Glasgow Parks and Recreation Department and was present for the ribbon cutting on May 28.
 

The Glasgow Farmers Market opened on West Main Street beside the post office on April 25. In the county seat of one of Kentucky’s largest agricultural counties, the need for a permanent market had long been recognized. With the help of grant funding, skilled city employees and knowledgeable contractors, that vision is now a thriving reality.
 

The facility is leased to Bounty of the Barrens–Sustainable Glasgow and is also available for other community events throughout the week.

These projects join continued investments in parks and recreation, roads and sidewalks, safer streets, public spaces, infrastructure and downtown revitalization—all part of creating a stronger quality of life for the people who already call Glasgow home while preparing responsibly for future growth.
 

Preparing Glasgow for What Comes Next

Economic growth only succeeds when a community has the people and partnerships needed to support it.

The groundbreaking for the new Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College campus on April 30 marked another important investment in Glasgow’s future. The new campus will strengthen SKYCTC’s already significant contribution to healthcare education and career training.
 

WKU in Glasgow has also achieved seven consecutive years of record enrollment growth and now offers 14 signature regional programs.
 

Supporting both institutions are the highly regarded Glasgow Independent Schools and Barren County Schools. Both districts are forward-thinking, ambitious and committed to creating opportunities that allow students to build bright futures right here in our community.
 

Together, our schools, colleges, industries and local government are helping create a stronger pipeline from education and training to meaningful careers.
 

Serving People Every Day

Progress is measured in major announcements, new facilities and ribbon cuttings—but it is also measured in how well local government responds to the everyday needs of its citizens.
 

The mayor’s office receives an extraordinary number of questions and concerns. Helping a business prepare for a groundbreaking is rewarding, but so is helping a resident find the source of a flooding problem, address a traffic hazard or reach the right department for assistance.
 

Our police, fire, 911 dispatch and landfill operations are fully staffed and trained to serve our community. Across city government, employees work every day to keep Glasgow safe, functioning and ready for what comes next.
 

As mayor, my responsibility is to build the right team, trust its members, give them the tools they need to succeed, celebrate what they accomplish and never forget that the credit belongs to everyone.
 

The Next Chapter

I am proud of the momentum Glasgow has built and of our growing ability to recognize potential, support responsible development and respond to the needs of our citizens.

But one term is not enough to complete this work.
 

I am asking for the opportunity to continue serving as mayor so we can build on the progress already underway—supporting our existing industries, welcoming responsible new investment, strengthening infrastructure, preparing our workforce, improving quality of life and protecting the character that makes Glasgow feel like home.
 

I have spent my life telling Glasgow’s story. During the last four years, I have had the privilege of helping write its next chapter.

We have built momentum. We have built a strong team. And I believe Glasgow’s best days are still ahead.

Let’s keep Glasgow growing.