The Gist
Mayor, City of Cave City

Dwayne Hatcher

Candidate for Mayor, City of Cave City

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Dwayne Hatcher is Cave City's mayor. The Kentucky League of Cities gave him its 2024 Mayor Ann C. Deatherage LEAD Award.

Report

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supported lowering the city property tax to 13 cents

    In 2026 the council adopted the compensating rate, 13.0 cents per $100 of assessed value, down from 13.4 cents.

    Cave City council offers moment of silence for Pat Hatcher

    News coverage · Glasgow News 1 (WCLU) · Sep 15, 2026 · wcluradio.com

    “Hatcher said growth in the city allows nearly the same revenue to be generated despite the tax rate actually declining.”
    Report

Education

  • Signed mayors' letter urging legislators to back Pre-K for All

    The 2025 letter urged legislators to support Gov. Andy Beshear's Pre-K for All initiative for every 4-year-old.

    Barren County judge-executive, Cave City mayor endorse Pre-K for All

    News coverage · Glasgow News 1 (WCLU) · Oct 16, 2025 · wcluradio.com

    “Hatcher's name is featured on a letter with several other city mayors”
    Report

Economy & jobs

All sources (5)

Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.