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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bowling Green public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Termination of HR employee Kirsten Homer
The board voted unanimously to fire a three-and-a-half-year HR employee who told them publicly she was never told what she was accused of, never interviewed, and felt pressured to resign — raising questions about transparency in city personnel actions.
FLOCK license plate reader policy
A WKU student told commissioners the city's FLOCK/ALPR program tracks residents' movements with unanswered questions about data storage, deletion and federal access — and urged the city to pause expansion while other Kentucky cities have suspended or curtailed theirs.
Missing stop sign and sewage odor complaint near Scholar House
A resident reported a stolen stop sign on Brownslock Road near Scholar House Apartments — where school buses stop and kids cross — and recurring sewage smells at her senior complex. The mayor referred both to Public Works, noting the road may fall under county jurisdiction.
Pedestrian safety restrictions in rights-of-way
The city finalized the closing of an unimproved right-of-way on Scott Lane with a unanimous binding second reading.
Public safety vehicle fleet replacement
First-Responder Mental Health and Wellness Program
A $170,500 renewal with Help the Helpers keeps confidential peer support and counseling running for police, fire, and other city employees — a program credited with improving retention and possibly saving lives.
FEMA Grant for Fire Department Equipment
The city will chase up to $164,760 in federal funds for turnout gear, ballistic helmets, and a foam trailer, covering 90 percent of the cost.
Storm shelters and FEMA funding
Commissioners asked about the first five storm shelter locations funded in the budget: two each at Lovers Lane Soccer Complex and Preston Miller Park, one at Pedigo Park. Approval is still pending with FEMA, with a one-year extension of the funding period secured.
HIDTA drug task force grant
A recurring $57,000 federal grant with no local match pays overtime for three city officers on the Warren County Drug Task Force, targeting meth trafficking and manufacturing.