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Sue Parrigin

Candidate for City Commission, City of Bowling Green

No party listedIncumbent

Background

Sue Parrigin has served on the Bowling Green City Commission since 2014. In 2024 she chaired the Barren River Area Crisis Services Transformation Committee, the group pushing for a mental health center in Bowling Green.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Sponsored ordinance barring standing on road rights-of-wayIn office

    The September 2026 ordinance makes it illegal to remain stationary on city-owned rights-of-way not meant for pedestrians, with permits for gatherings; it passed unanimously as amended.

    City approves unchanged property tax rate, public safety ordinance

    News coverage · Bowling Green Daily News · Sep 3, 2026 · bgdailynews.com

    “Our number-one job as commissioners is community safety”
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Economy & jobs

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

    In June 2026 she said the city was poised to attract strong economic development and that she does not support developments, data centers or otherwise, that would harm the community.

    Commissioners split on data center moratorium

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

    “No economic development project is without discernment and obstacles”
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Environment & parks

Health & human services

  • Supports building a regional mental health center

    In 2024 she called the planned center, which received state funding, her top priority.

    City commission incumbents have two challengers so far

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

    “We're not letting up until we have it.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.

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