Jason Bell
Candidate for City Council, City of Hopkinsville, Ward 11
Background
Jason Bell has represented Ward 11 on the Hopkinsville City Council since 2019.
Photo: City of Hopkinsville
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Voted against lowering the city's net-profits tax rate
First-reading vote in November 2025 on cutting the occupational license tax on business net profits from 1.5% to 1.3%; the council split 6-6 and the mayor broke the tie in favor.
ReportMayor breaks Hopkinsville City Council tie to back a business tax rate reductionNews coverage · Hoptown Chronicle · Nov 4, 2025 · hoptownchronicle.org
“Voting against it were Vance Smith, Chuck Crabtree, Amy Craig, Michael Velez, Jason Bell and Elizabeth Draude.”
Government & transparency
Voted to delay Mayor Knight's plan to absorb CDS programs
July 2026; the motion to delay failed.
ReportMayor Knight secures plan to shift most CDS programs into city governmentNews coverage · Hoptown Chronicle · Jul 24, 2026 · hoptownchronicle.org
“Council members Vance Smith, Brittanie Bogard and Jason Bell voted with Martin on the motion to delay Knight's plans for CDS.”
All sources (4)
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Christian County; published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Christian County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- City Council: Ward 11
Government record · City of Hopkinsville · hopkinsvilleky.us
- Mayor breaks Hopkinsville City Council tie to back a business tax rate reduction
News coverage · Hoptown Chronicle · Nov 4, 2025 · hoptownchronicle.org
- Mayor Knight secures plan to shift most CDS programs into city government
News coverage · Hoptown Chronicle · Jul 24, 2026 · hoptownchronicle.org
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