David is a lifelong resident of Paducah, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor's degree in business from Murray State University. He is married to Sandra, and they have 2 children. David is a member of the First Baptist Church and attends Heartland.

David is the president, owner, and operator of David Guess Heating and Air and the president and co-owner of Hipp Property Group, Inc. He has also served on the Brooks Stadium Board, Paducah Water Board, and currently serves on the JSA Board.

David Guess has served as a Paducah city commissioner in 2002, 2004, 2020, and 2022. 

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Believes in the importance of flood prevention, property protection, public safety, and community resilience.

Advocates for continued investment in infrastructure for flood prevention, property protection, public safety, and community resilience.

- Supports upgrading the 911 system.
- Advocates for continued investment in infrastructure for flood prevention, property protection, public safety, and community resilience.

Public Safety

Believes consolidating overlapping services between the City of Paducah and McCracken County could result in financial savings.

Supports consolidating overlapping services between the City of Paducah and McCracken County.

Supports the creation of public services such as the Greenway Trail.

Supports the creation of public greenspaces such as the Greenway Trail.

Supports transparency and accessibility in public services, with open and recorded commission meetings.

- Supports consolidating overlapping services between the City of Paducah and McCracken County.
- Supports the creation of public greenspaces such as the Greenway Trail.
- Supports transparency and accessibility in public services, with open and recorded commission meetings.

Public Services

Supports the construction of new airports.

Supports the construction of new airport.

Supports enhancing the stormwater system.

Supports bolstering the stormwater system.

Supports the renovation of local infrastructure, such as the Cherry Civic Center.

- Supports the construction of new airport.
- Supports bolstering the stormwater system.
- Supports the renovation of local infrastructure, such as the Cherry Civic Center.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to prioritize creating a business-friendly environment and community engagement through the program "Paducah's Growth, Your Voice" if elected.

Believes managing tax dollars is an "honor and a commitment" and supports continued efforts to improve financial management.

Supports continued efforts to improve financial management.

Believes taxpayer money is being misallocated, citing $53,000 for a water bowl in a new dog park and over a million dollars on a pickleball court.

- Plans to prioritize creating a business-friendly environment and community engagement through the program "Paducah's Growth, Your Voice" if elected.
- Supports continued efforts to improve financial management.
- Believes taxpayer money is being misallocated, citing $53,000 for a water bowl in a new dog park and over a million dollars on a pickleball court.

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David Guess

David is a lifelong resident of Paducah, Kentucky. He graduated from Paducah Tilghman High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in business from Murray State University. He is married to Sandra, and they have two children. David is a member of the First Baptist Church and attends Heartland.

David Guess has served as a Paducah City Commissioner in 2002, 2004, 2020, and 2022. 

Supports education and attended St. Mary's High School.

Plans to relocate the Parks Department and Senior Citizens Center to a new building to reduce high utility costs.

Supports public safety measures and emergency services.

Supports David Guess for his kindness, community support, and sound decision-making that benefits Paducah residents.

Supports community involvement through volunteering for initiatives like neighborhood clean-ups, beautification projects, or mentoring.

Supports programs that allow residents to voice their opinions and contribute to community development.

Encourages residents to participate in public forums, community meetings, and surveys to share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns.

Aims to improve city processes and increase efficiency.

Serves on the Junior Service Auxiliary Board.

Supports the Rise & Shine Program, which aims to improve public services and community cleanliness.

Believes in fulfilling contractual obligations to complete projects, but faces challenges as a local bank withdraws funding from a pending project.

Supports enhancing public services, as evidenced by the commission's recognition as "2022 CITY GOVERNMENT OF THE YEAR" by the Kentucky League of Cities for community improvement efforts.

Promises to provide excellent services, represent community interests, and manage funds responsibly.

Believes in collaborating with city officials, planners, and experts to develop innovative solutions for Paducah's growth and development.

Advocates for residents to collaborate with city officials, planners, and experts to develop innovative solutions for Paducah's growth and development.

- Supports consolidating overlapping services between the City of Paducah and McCracken County.
- Advocates for residents to collaborate with city officials, planners, and experts to develop innovative solutions for Paducah's growth and development.
- Supports the creation of public greenspaces such as the Greenway Trail.
- Supports transparency and accessibility in public services, with open and recorded commission meetings.

Believes investing in road enhancements will create better infrastructure with smooth pavements, well-defined lanes, and speed bumps for family safety.

Believes a strong stormwater system and ongoing infrastructure investment are crucial for Paducah's resilience against extreme weather and future climate-related challenges.

Supports advancing the Stormwater Plan to reduce flooding.

Believes the City Block Project, which was under contract before the 2020 election, is stalled due to halted negotiations with the contractor.

Supports providing resources and support programs for small businesses and startups.

Believes grant funds should be allocated to benefit the community rather than serve personal interests.

Believes in fostering economic development to improve quality of life and strengthen community.

Believes attractive streetscapes boost businesses, property values, and economic development by creating a welcoming environment for locals and tourists.

Advocates for streetscapes that attract businesses, raise property values, and spark economic development by creating a welcoming environment for locals and tourists.

Believes in making fiscally responsible decisions by considering what would be done if Paducah were a personal business.

Promises to use taxpayer money responsibly, saying, "I stand against wasteful expenditures, as evidenced by my disapproval of the $53,000 water bowl for the dog park project."

Supports the "Paducah's Growth, Your Voice" program, which aims to involve residents in tax dollar allocation decisions.

Believes in prioritizing community needs by allowing residents to provide input on which projects and initiatives should be funded and implemented.

Believes in "responsible fiscal management and sensible allocation of taxpayer funds."

Believes in investing in service-oriented grants rather than agenda-driven grants.

Supports a $40 million joint economic development investment with the county for a Sports Complex.

Promises to continue prioritizing fiscal responsibility and economic growth for Paducah.

David Guess is a lifelong resident of Paducah, Kentucky. He graduated from Paducah Tilghman High School and Murray State University with a Bachelor's in Business and a minor in Biology. He is married to Sandra Guess, and they have two children, Josh and Shannon. David is a member of the First Baptist Church and attends Heartland.

David Guess is the President, Owner, and Operator of David Guess Heating and Air since 1992 and the President and Co-owner of Hipp Property Group, Inc since 2018. He has also served as a Paducah City Commissioner in 2002, 2004, 2020, and 2022.

David Guess has served as a Paducah City Commissioner in 2002, 2004, 2020, and 2022. He has also served on the Brooks Stadium Board, Paducah Water Board, and currently serves on the JSA Board.

- The duties of the mayor depend on the type of government within the city, 
- If the city has a mayor-council form of government, the mayor is responsible for the executive and administrative functions of the government. They oversee all city departments, but cannot vote in most council matters. 
- If the city has a mayor-aldermen form of government, the mayor is responsible for executing and enforcing local and state laws. The mayor may appoint city officials with approval from the aldermen. 
- If the city has a mayor-commission form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is responsible for executing all decisions reached by the commission. 
- If the city has a city manager form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is recognized as the head of the city department but does not have any regular administrative duties. 
- City mayors are elected during general elections for a four-year term. Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for mayor. 