Melinda J. Overstreet
Candidate for City Council, City of Glasgow
Background
Melinda J. Overstreet covered local government for more than 10 years as a journalist for the Glasgow Daily Times and Glasgow News 1. She now works as a security officer.
Photo: Candidate-submitted photo — Glasgow News 1 (WCLU) council questionnaire
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports building a new fire department headquarters soon
ReportGlasgow council candidates response to GN1 questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · Glasgow News 1 (WCLU) · Mar 12, 2026 · wcluradio.com
“A new fire department headquarters building is needed sooner rather than later.”
Government & transparency
Supports regular meetings of the council's strategic planning committee
ReportGlasgow council candidates response to GN1 questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · Glasgow News 1 (WCLU) · Mar 12, 2026 · wcluradio.com
“I believe it should have regularly scheduled meetings, even if less frequently than the others.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Melinda J. Overstreet on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Barren County; published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Barren County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Glasgow council candidates response to GN1 questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · Glasgow News 1 (WCLU) · Mar 12, 2026 · wcluradio.com
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