Commissioners could not confirm a “Bourbon County Development Group” exists before its representative (a former county commissioner) left the building.
The Bourbon County Monitor asked every candidate in a contested Bourbon County Commission race the same questions ahead of the August 4 Republican primary. Candidates share where they stand, in their own words.
Internal county emails show a basement construction project tied to a separate elevator modernization effort - not the emergency repair contractor- triggered the contract dispute that has kept the courthouse elevator failing for weeks.
Motion by Commissioner Gregg Motley to reserve legal funds in the 2027 budget fails after commissioners split over whether the county should intervene in a dispute between the hospital building's two private tenants.
In a 4-1 vote, commissioners approved drawing from the Land Bank fund after owners presented receipts, confirmed ongoing insurance negotiations and pledged to repay any city funds recovered from their insurer.
Commissioners reject new KDOT paperwork on Highway 54 and 69 maintenance, arguing the city's 1999 contract already settles the question; mayor plans notice-of-claim motion.
