Bowling Green Prepares for Mayoral Campaign as Patti Minter Announces Candidacy

Bowling Green Prepares for Mayoral Campaign as Patti Minter Announces Candidacy

Patti Minter, a renowned local figure, has officially kicked off her campaign for the mayoral position in Bowling Green. The announcement was made at a gathering of city residents, who came together to support her efforts for the upcoming election.

Minter has had a distinguished political career so far. She served as the District 20 State Representative for four years, from 2019 to 2023. Although her state representative tenure ended in the November 2022 election, Minter did not lose her passion for serving the public and later announced her mayoral candidacy in January.

Notable Achievements and Future Goals

During her time as a state representative, Minter made significant efforts to lower the cost of insulin, provide financial support for tornado recovery, secure funds for the Bowling Green Veterans Center, and aid in infrastructure development for the city’s roads. As she transitions to her mayoral campaign, Minter aims to further improve the city’s infrastructure and pass a Fairness Ordinance through collaboration with the Fairness Campaign.

“It’s not a democratic campaign, it’s not a Republican campaign, it’s a Bowling Green campaign,” said former mayor and secretary of state Elaine Walker. This sentiment of an inclusive and transparent campaign was echoed by Minter throughout her kickoff event.

Support Accumulates for Minter’s Candidacy

Minter was born and raised in East Tennessee, but over the years, Bowling Green became her home. She has served the community as a history professor at Western Kentucky University (WKU), and has carved a substantial role within Bowling Green’s political landscape.

Minter got an early start in politics with the help of Emerge, an organization that recruits, trains and supports women in politics. Over the years, she has built an extensive network of friends and supporters. One notable supporter, Lucinda Anderson, director of special events at WKU, praised Minter for her inclusive approach to governance.

The campaign kickoff event was cleverly staged at the easily accessible Pushin Building Artist Studio in downtown Bowling Green. Jason Lowe, Minter’s campaign manager, expressed hope that attendees would volunteer to speak about Minter’s campaign within the community.

A Future-Focused Campaign

Minter’s campaign will continue until the mayoral election on Nov. 5. “I want to work towards decisions that are the best for all of our community. That can absolutely be done. You can build consensus in ways that leave no one left out,” Minter said. This commitment to inclusivity and long-term planning promises to drive Minter’s future-focused campaign.