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Emerge Kentucky, Johnalma Barnett

Johnalma is from Warren County, where she lives with her husband and daughter. She volunteers at Feeding America Bowling Green and the First Christian Church Community Grocery Store. She attends Mount Zion Baptist Church.

Johnalma previously worked as the shipping and receiving manager for Western Kentucky University.

Warren County Conservatives, Johnalma Barnett

Johnalma Barnett previously ran for city commissioner in 2022, but did not win.

As of June 6, 2025, Johnalma Barnett did not have a website or any information online.

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Johnalma Barnett

Carlos was raised in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and earned a bachelor's degree from  Western Kentucky University and a law degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University. He lives with his wife and 4 children in Bowling Green.

Carlos founded Bailey Law Firm of Southern Kentucky, PLLC in 2011. He previously worked as a public defender starting in 2009.

WKU Public Radio: Carlos Bailey, a Voice For The Underserved

Carlos Bailey is a city commissioner in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He was first elected in 2021 and is serving his first term.

ABC 13 News: Carlos Bailey

Advocates for creating a city-wide gigabit internet infrastructure.

- Advocates for creating a city-wide gigabit internet infrastructure.

College Heights Herald: City Commissioner Carlos Bailey

Supports transforming city-owned vacant land into affordable housing.

Supports implementing a Fairness Ordinance to ban LGBTQ discrimination in workforce and housing.

- Supports transforming city-owned vacant land into affordable housing.
- Supports implementing a Fairness Ordinance to ban LGBTQ discrimination in workforce and housing.

As of June 6, 2025, Carlos Bailey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Dana lives in Bowling Green and attended Western Kentucky University. Dana and her husband, Jason Brown,  have two children.

Dana works at Bowling Green Junior High as the coordinator of the Youth Services Center. 

Dana Beasley Brown currently serves as commissioner of Bowling Green in Kentucky. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her first term. 

As of June 6, 2025, Dana Beasley Brown’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports youth services and works as the Coordinator of the Youth Services Center at Bowling Green Junior High.

Believes in the need for a responsive and transparent city government to address current challenges.

Promises to continue being a voice for the citizens of Bowling Green and ensuring "everyone has a seat at the table."

- Supports youth services.
- Believes in the need for a responsive and transparent city government to address current challenges.
- Promises to continue being a voice for the citizens of Bowling Green and ensuring "everyone has a seat at the table."

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As of September 3, 2024, John Williams did not have a website or any information online.

John currently works as a detective at the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office for the Eighth Judicial Circuit. He previously worked as an assistant football coach at Greenwood High School and as a detective with the Kentucky State Police. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps for 4 years.

Bowling Green Daily News, Races for Bowling Green mayor, commission set

John Williams' campaign for Bowling Green City Commissioner is his first run for public office. 

As of June 6, 2025, John Williams did not have a website or any information online.

John Williams

Melinda earned her bachelor's degree in accounting from Union University and a master's degree in business administration from Western Kentucky University, She has a family with 2 children.

As of September 12, 2024, Melinda Hill’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Melinda Hill previously served as City Commissioner from 2011-2016. She was re-elected in 2020. 

As of June 6, 2025, Melinda Hill’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Melinda Hill

Sue earned her bachelor's in business administration and a master's degree in education from Western Kentucky University. She also earned her doctorate in organizational leadership and development from the University of Louisville. Sue lives in Bowling Green with her husband Lyle. They have a son and are grandparents to 2 children.

Sue is currently an adjunct faculty member at Kent State University and previously held positions as director of sales at Hyatt Place Bowling Green, program manager at the WKU Workforce Training Center, and director of conference services at Western Kentucky University. She also served as an adjunct faculty member at Western Kentucky University.

Sue Parrigin currently serves as commissioner for Bowling Green in Kentucky. She was first elected in 2015 and is serving her 5th term. Sue has also served 3 terms as Mayor Pro Tem. She is the chair of the Barren River Area Crisis Services Transformation Committee.

As of June 6, 2025, Sue Parrigin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Bowling Green Daily News, City commission incumbents have two challengers so far

Believes in balancing community growth with financial responsibility.

Plans to continue to work on the planned Riverfront Park project on Barren River, which will enhance park spaces, activities, and entertainment along the river.

- Believes in balancing community growth with financial responsibility.
- Plans to continue to work on the planned Riverfront Park project on Barren River, which will enhance park spaces, activities, and entertainment along the river.

Plans to push forward the construction of a mental health center in Bowling Green.

- Plans to push forward the construction of a mental health center in Bowling Green.

Promises to include community input in decision-making.

Supports transparency and open dialogue in city government.

- Promises to include community input in decision-making.
- Supports transparency and open dialogue in city government.

Sue Parrigin

- Your city commission is made up of four elected city commissioners and a mayor. Together, they share the legislative and executive duties of the city government. In some cities, they also have administrative powers. 
- The city commission is responsible for the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- The city commission passes and enforces city laws, oversees all departments of the city government, and passes the city budget.
- Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for city officials. City commission members serve two-year terms and elections are held in even-numbered years. 