Tagged: City Manager Jeff Pederson

Paducah's downtown Kresge building may be set for demolition after the collapse of a large part of its roof. Paducah Fire Department Officials condemned the building this week fearing further damage might spill out onto the street. Officials said the building’s condition has been deteriorating for years and last weekend’s heavy rain only accelerated the damage. 

Paducah City Commissioners got an overview of the projected budget for the next fiscal year at last night’s meeting.  City Manager Jeff Pederson says the coming year will be challenging because revenues will likely be flat.  The city is seeing a slight increase due a rise in the payroll tax, but those gains are offset by declines in the insurance premium tax.  Pederson says he expects General Fund revenue gains to only be about 1 percent over last year.  However, several expenditures are also expected to rise.  They include employee wage increases, fuel and insurance costs, and mandated con