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Mayor, City of Middlesborough

Boone L. Bowling

Candidate for Mayor, City of Middlesborough

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Background

Occupation
Middlesboro mayor

Middlesboro mayor, elected in 2022 at 27 after serving on the city council, to which voters first elected him at 23. He grew up in Middlesboro, attended Eastern Kentucky University and was elected to the Kentucky League of Cities board in 2024.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports seeking state approval for a restaurant tax

    At an April 2022 mayoral debate, asked what changes the city needs from Frankfort; he said the tax would create more opportunities for larger projects.

    Mayoral candidates answer debate questions

    Debate / forum transcript · Middlesboro News · Apr 25, 2022 · middlesboronews.com

    “one of the biggest things Middlesboro is at a disadvantage is the restaurant tax”
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Housing

  • Supports hiring a city commercial building inspector

    At an April 2022 mayoral debate, on keeping Main Street buildings in shape for businesses.

    Mayoral candidates answer debate questions

    Debate / forum transcript · Middlesboro News · Apr 25, 2022 · middlesboronews.com

    “He says drastically need a commercial building inspector locally that works for the city”
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Environment & parks

  • Supports restoring curbside recycling in Middlesboro

    At an April 2022 mayoral debate.

    Mayoral candidates answer debate questions

    Debate / forum transcript · Middlesboro News · Apr 25, 2022 · middlesboronews.com

    “He would definitely be in favor of restoring the service.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports more rehab facilities and nonprofit partnerships on addiction

    At an April 2022 mayoral debate, asked how to combat drug use beyond the needle exchange.

    Mayoral candidates answer debate questions

    Debate / forum transcript · Middlesboro News · Apr 25, 2022 · middlesboronews.com

    “He supports doing more of that and partnering with the nonprofits in the community that have more knowledge on the subject.”
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