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Paducah Board of Commissioners Outline City Priorities

Matt Markgraf, WKMS

The Paducah Board of Commissioners are developing a work plan centered around a new list of city priorities for the next two years.

At a retreat this week, city leaders agreed on plans that include developing the riverfront area, launching a neighborhood empowerment model, updating the local Human Rights Commission and establishing an arts commission.

They intend on completing the Comprehensive Storm Water Master Plan, the first phase of City Hall rehabilitation and work at the Noble Park tennis court area.

City leaders also want to develop infrastructure improvement and biking plans.

The city is also looking to craft a shared agenda with McCracken County and a regional 911 collaboration agreement.

The next steps involve further defining the priorities and determining metrics for success. This step would address each item’s staffing needs, necessary resources and timelines.

The complete list, via a release from the City of Paducah:

  • Develop a clear process for managing constituent service requests;

  • Continue with the implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning software;

  • Implement performance-based budgeting;

  • Update the Paducah Human Rights Commission;

  • Develop the riverfront area that used to be the site of the Executive Inn (this area is also called the Commons);

  • Complete current projects that are underway including the Comprehensive Storm Water Master Plan, City Hall Phase I Rehabilitation, and the Noble Park Tennis Court Shelter/Restroom Facility;

  • Develop a comprehensive infrastructure improvement plan;

  • Develop a bike plan for connecting and recreation;

  • Launch a neighborhood empowerment model;

  • Establish a creativity/arts commission;

  • Assist local community groups with their growth plans;

  • Develop a shared agenda with McCracken County;

  • Develop a regional 911 collaboration agreement.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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