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City Commission, City of Bowling Green
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Melinda Hill

Candidate for City Commission, City of Bowling Green

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Melinda Hill has served on the Bowling Green City Commission since 2020 and earlier from 2011 to 2016; between terms she was deputy commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Revenue and chief of staff of the Finance and Administration Cabinet.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports keeping Bowling Green safe as top priority

    In her 2024 campaign she named public safety her main priority, along with preserving what residents love about the city as it grows.

    City commission incumbents have two challengers so far

    News coverage · Bowling Green Daily News · Apr 2, 2024 · bgdailynews.com

    “My main concern is making sure we have a community where everyone can feel safe and loved”
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Economy & jobs

  • Voted against a six-month moratorium on data centersIn office

    In June 2026 she voted with Commissioner Sue Parrigin and Mayor Todd Alcott against the moratorium, saying a pause would signal the city was closed to all economic development.

    Commissioners split on data center moratorium

    News coverage · Bowling Green Daily News · Jun 6, 2026 · bgdailynews.com

    “By voting for this, we're saying 'sorry, we're closed for business”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Melinda Hill on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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