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Allen earned a bachelor's degree in recreation administration and a master's degree in sports administration from Western Kentucky University, as well as a master's degree in counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. 

Allen Treece is currently the community schools grant director for Paducah Independent Schools. 

As of September 18, 2024, Allen Treece did not have a website or any information online.

As of August 20, 2024, Allen Treece did not have a website or any information online.

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Allen Treece

Allen is currently the community schools grant director for Paducah Independent Schools. 

As of September 16, 2024, Allen Treece did not have a website or any information online.

Dujuan was born and raised in Paducah and attended Paducah Tilghman High School. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and his master's degree in legal studies from American University. 

Dujuan currently owns his own business, Dujuan Thomas Productions. He previously worked as a youth development professional with the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club and as a supervisor at Contemporary Services Corporation. He served in the Army National Guard. 

Dujuan Thomas previously ran for Mayor of Paducah in 2020, but did not win.

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Supports developing renewable energy infrastructures in Paducah.

Supports developing renewable energy infrastructure in Paducah.

- Supports developing renewable energy infrastructure in Paducah.

Supports developing a plan for affordable housing, particularly for seniors and single-parent families.

Advocates for an affordable housing plan, particularly for seniors and single-parent families.

Supports addressing housing insecurity for veterans and the homeless.

Wants to address housing insecurity for veterans and the homeless.

- Advocates for an affordable housing plan, particularly for seniors and single-parent families.
- Wants to address housing insecurity for veterans and the homeless.

As of August 20, 2024, Dujuan Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports creating opportunities and activities for youth.

Wants to create opportunities and activities to engage youth. 

Supports providing educational opportunities for the community on topics such as financial literacy, home ownership, and stocks.

Supports providing educational opportunities for the community on topics like financial literacy, home ownership, and stocks.

Aims to bring events to the city to drive economic growth.

- Wants to create opportunities and activities to engage youth. 
- Supports providing educational opportunities for the community on topics like financial literacy, home ownership, and stocks.
- Aims to bring events to the city to drive economic growth.

Believes in fixing roads and sidewalks in overlooked communities.

Supports fixing roads and sidewalks in overlooked communities.

Supports solving flooding and sewer issues by creating hydroelectricity reservoirs.

Want to solve flooding and sewer issues by creating hydroelectricity reservoirs.

- Supports fixing roads and sidewalks in overlooked communities.
- Want to solve flooding and sewer issues by creating hydroelectricity reservoirs.

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Dujuan Thomas

- Wants to create opportunities and activities to engage youth. 
- Supports providing educational opportunities for the community on topics like financial literacy, home ownership, and stocks.
- Wants to bring events to the city to drive economic growth.

- Plans to fix roads and sidewalks in overlooked communities.
- Want to solve flooding and sewer issues by creating hydroelectricity reservoirs.

Dujuan was born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky and attended Paducah Tilghman High School. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and his master's degree in legal studies from American University. 

Dujuan currently owns his own business, Dujuan Thomas Productions. He previously worked as a Youth Development Professional with the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club and as a supervisor at Contemporary Services Corporation. He has also served in the Army National Guard. 

- Supports developing a plan for affordable housing, particularly for seniors and single-parent families.
- Supports addressing housing insecurity for veterans and the homeless.

- Supports creating opportunities and activities to engage youth. 
- Supports providing educational opportunities for the community on topics such as financial literacy, home ownership, and stocks.
- Supports bringing events to the city to drive economic growth.

- Supports fixing roads and sidewalks in overlooked communities.
- Supports solving flooding and sewer issues by creating hydroelectricity reservoirs.

As of September 23, 2024, Dujuan Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Dujuan Thomas has worked as a supervisor at Verticle Jump Park and CSC (Contemporary Services Corporation). He served as a regional management intern at BodyArmor Sports Drink and later managed his own business, Dujuan Thomas Productions. He has also worked as a Youth Development Professional with the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club.

Supports local businesses, including Loppy Larry's, B.A. Automotive, Golf Mart, NY Lounge, The Riff, Signature Styles, Big Mike's Barber Shop, Nutrition Zone, Rocia's Events, and Creative Fitz.

Supports screening orders for potential risk or fraud.

Believes in strong military service as a commitment to public safety.

Believes in strong leadership within the military, highlighting his experience in the Army National Guard.

Served as a member of the Paducah Diversity Advocacy Board.

Believes in empowering youth through community service, and has served as a Youth Development Professional with the Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club.

Believes in fostering community unity through local engagement and advocacy.

Supports transparency in local government and accountability for elected officials.

Supports philanthropy and charitable partnerships to enhance public services in Paducah.

Believes in mending the city's infrastructure.

Believes in repairing roads and maintaining sidewalks.

Believes in effectively managing transportation and infrastructure assets to ensure efficient and sustainable development.

Raynarldo Henderson Bio

Raynarldo earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Judson College (now Judson University) and a master's of divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Cheri have 3 children.

Raynarldo is the pastor of Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church. He is also the founder and president of the Washington Street Community Development Corporation. He previously served on the Paducah Housing Authority board.

Raynarldo Henderson has been a city commissioner since 2021. He is running for his 3rd term. 

As of August 20, 2024, Raynarldo Henderson did not have a website or any information online.

Raynarldo Henderson

Raynarldo earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Judson College (now Judson University) and a master's of divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Cheri have three children.

Raynarldo Henderson has been a City Commissioner since 2021. He is running for his third term. 

Buz attended Paducah Community College and Western Kentucky University. He lives in Paducah with his wife, Janie. 

Buz currently works as a business analyst for the U.S. Department of Energy.

Buz Smith currently serves as a commissioner for Paducah. He served six terms from 1997-2008 and was elected to a seventh term in 2022.

As of August 20, 2024, Robert "Buz' Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes addressing the housing shortage, particularly for young people and new housing types, is crucial for city growth and economic development.

Advocates for new housing that addresses the needs of young people, like smaller homes and condos.

Supports initiatives to develop affordable housing and new housing growth in areas of demolition, encouraging development that blends with neighborhood character.

Supports initiatives to develop affordable housing and new housing growth in vacant lots, encouraging development that blends with neighborhood character.

Believes the "work from home business model" allows smaller communities like Paducah to compete with large metropolitan areas, and supports strategic actions to revitalize the city, particularly the southside, by improving housing stock and addressing shortages to attract new residents.

Supports strategic actions to revitalize the city, particularly the southside, by improving housing stock and addressing shortages to attract new residents.

Supports re-evaluating city-owned facilities to ensure fiscal responsibility and efficient management.

Supports "running the city like a business."

- Advocates for new housing that addresses the needs of young people, like smaller homes and condos.
- Supports initiatives to develop affordable housing and new housing growth in vacant lots, encouraging development that blends with neighborhood character.
- Supports strategic actions to revitalize the city, particularly the southside, by improving housing stock and addressing shortages to attract new residents.
- Supports "running the city like a business."

Wants to make the library "fiscally sustainable by expanding financial support countywide."

Supported the county-wide expansion of the tax base for the library to keep it financially secure. 

Supports 2-year paid tuition at West Kentucky Community and Technical College for Paducah/McCracken students.

Supported two-year paid tuition at West Kentucky Community and Technical College for Paducah/McCracken students.

Supports the development of public services such as the Paducah McCracken County Sports Complex, which broke ground in July 2024.

Plans to continue improving city development by hiring qualified staff and talent.

Advocates for hiring more qualified staff in city governance.

- Supported the county-wide expansion of the tax base for the library to keep it financially secure. 
- Supported two-year paid tuition at West Kentucky Community and Technical College for Paducah/McCracken students.
- Supports the development of public services such as the Paducah McCracken County Sports Complex, which broke ground in July 2024.
- Advocates for hiring more qualified staff in city governance.

Believes in making long-term investments to address infrastructure challenges, such as stormwater management.

Supports making long-term investments to address infrastructure challenges, such as stormwater management.

Supports expanding riverport capabilities.

Supports expansion of riverport capabilities.

Supports reviewing city-owned facilities and creating a fund for upgrades and maintenance.

Supports expanding bike trails and lanes.

- Supports making long-term investments to address infrastructure challenges, such as stormwater management.
- Supports expansion of riverport capabilities.
- Supports reviewing city-owned facilities and creating a fund for upgrades and maintenance.
- Supports expanding bike trails and lanes.

Robert "Buz' Smith

- Supports the development of public services such as the Paducah McCracken County Sports Complex, which broke ground in July 2024.
- Advocates for hiring more qualified staff in city governance.

- Advocates for new housing that addresses the needs of young people, like smaller homes and condos.
- Supports initiatives to develop affordable housing and new housing growth in vacant lots, encouraging development that blends with neighborhood character.
- Supports strategic actions to revitalize the city, particularly the southside, by improving housing stock and addressing shortages to attract new residents.
- Advocates for hiring more qualified staff in city governance.
- Supports "running the city like a business."
- Supported new riverfront improvements and development.
- Supported the removal of the Executive Inn.

- As a commissioner, worked with fellow commissioners and county representatives to upgrade and fund the 911 system.

- Supported the county-wide expansion of the tax base for the library to keep it financially secure. 
- Supported installing restrooms in downtown areas.
- Supports the creation of public parks, such as the Albert Jones Park.
- Supported two-year paid tuition at West Kentucky Community and Technical College for Paducah/McCracken students.
- Supports the development of public services such as the Paducah McCracken County Sports Complex, which broke ground in July 2024.

- Supports making long-term investments to address infrastructure challenges, such as stormwater management.
- Supports expansion of riverport capabilities.
- Supports reviewing city-owned facilities and creating a fund for upgrades and maintenance.
- Supports providing incentives to attract and expand barge line headquarters and jobs in southside Paducah.
- Supports expanding bike trails and lanes.

Robert "Buz" Smith was born and raised in Paducah and has lived there his entire life. He attended the St. Mary School system, Paducah Community College, and Western Kentucky University. Smith is married to his wife, Janie, and they have raised their children in Paducah.

Robert "Buz" Smith worked for twenty-three years at US Foodservice and its predecessor companies as a sales manager. For the last sixteen years, he has been employed by the Department of Energy at the gaseous diffusion plant as a strategic planner and program analyst.

Robert "Buz" Smith has served on the Paducah City Commission for seven terms, including two terms as Mayor Pro-tem. He has also served on several boards, including the Telecommunications and Infrastructure Authority Board, Noble Park Baseball Association Board, Oak Grove Cemetery Board, West End Neighborhood Association Board of Directors, and Boy Scout Troop Committee Chair.

Believes citizens pay for a higher level of service.

Has worked for the Department of Energy at the gaseous diffusion plant as a strategic planner and program analyst.

Supports the creation of the Greenway Trail.

Promises to honor the city’s history and legacy of Dr. Stuart Nelson by establishing a park named after him, and believes that once the park is established, hotel tax will be sufficient for its maintenance.

Supports neighborhood revitalization initiatives.

Supports city-wide redevelopment efforts.

Believes in utilizing existing infrastructure to create programs that encourage new home construction.

Plans to initiate construction and improvement incentives for the Southside area.

Plans to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of city-operated facilities.

Supports offering annexation incentives to attract new neighborhoods and businesses to the city.

Supported new riverfront improvements and development.

Supported the removal of the Executive Inn.

Supported improvements to 911 capabilities.

Supports the hiring of diverse candidates, including the first minority Fire Chief.

As sheriff, eliminated “The Set” which was a crime ridden area south of the McCracken County jail.

As a commissioner, worked with fellow commissioners and county representatives to upgrade and fund the 911 system.

Supports the creation of the Joint Services Association (JSA) and served as a founding board member.

Supports city support for the construction and offering of the Murray State University extended campus and four-year programs.

Supports public services and amenities, such as the Maiden Alley Cinema.

Supports Brooks Stadium and serves on the board.

Mentored students at Paducah Middle School through the PALS program.

Supports serving on the Oak Grove Cemetery Board.

Served on the board of the Noble Park Baseball Association.

Supports addressing recreational and sports needs.

Served as chairperson of the Boy Scout troop committee, overseeing youth programs and activities.

Served on the West End Neighborhood Association Board of Directors.

Supported installing restrooms in downtown areas.

Supports the creation of public parks, such as the Albert Jones Park.

Supports project-based stormwater management improvements, such as the completed Buckner Lane Bridge replacement.

Supports the $65 million project to boost the local economy and tourism.

Supports serving on the Telecommunications and Infrastructure Authority Board.

Supports the completion of the park, which is projected to generate $155 million in direct economic impact in its first five years.

Supports the development of a stormwater management system.

Supports the construction of a new riverfront development to boost economic development and tourism.

Wants to enhance Paducah's financial health to attract job seekers and potential residents.

Supports providing incentives to attract and expand barge line headquarters and jobs in southside Paducah.

Sandra Wilson Bio

Sandra earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Murray State University. She is married to Ed, and they have 3 children. 

Sandra is president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. She previously worked in public affairs at Wesvaco. She served as chair of the Kentucky Manufacturers Association and currently serves on the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Board and as chair of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executive Association. 

Sandra Wilson has served as a city commissioner since 2012. In January 2023, she was named mayor pro tem. 

As of August 20, 2024, Sandra Wilson did not have a website or any information online.

Paducah City Commission approves parcel fee to fund 911 services

Voted to approve a parcel fee to fund 911 services.

- Voted to approve a parcel fee to fund 911 services.

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Sandra Wilson

Sandra earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Murray State University. She is married to Ed and they have three children. 

Sandra is president of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. She previously worked in public affairs at Wesvaco. She served as Chairman of the Kentucky Manufacturers Association and currently serves on the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Board and as Chairman of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executive Association. 

Sandra Wilson has served as a City Commissioner since 2012. In January 2023, the Board named her Mayor Pro Tem. 

West Kentucky Star: Griffin files to run for Paducah City Commission

Trey is from Carlisle County. He lives in Paducah with his wife and their 3 children.

Trey currently works as the owner of a plumbing company. 

Trey Griffin's campaign for city commissioner is his first run for public office.

As of August 20, 2024, Trey Griffin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Wants to hold city leadership accountable for its decisions.

Wants the city to become more cost-effective.

- Wants to hold city leadership accountable for its decisions.
- Wants the city to become more cost-effective.

Trey Griffin

As of September 4, 2024, Trey Griffin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Trey Griffin has run a successful plumbing and real estate development company.

Supports providing resources to empower the community and create positive change.

- 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. 