Patti Minter (Mayor of Bowling Green, Kentucky, candidate 2024)

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Patti Minter

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Mayor of Bowling Green

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Ph.D

University of Virginia

Personal

Profession

Professor

Contact

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Patti Minter ran for election to the Mayor of Bowling Green in Kentucky. She was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Minter completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Patti Minter provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 28, 2024:

• Birth date: October 1, 1964
• Bachelor's: University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
• PhD: University of Virginia
• Gender: Female
• Profession: Professor
• Prior offices held:
  • Kentucky State Representative (2019-2023)
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: It's about all of us
• Campaign website
• Campaign Facebook
• Campaign Instagram

Elections

General election

General election for Mayor of Bowling Green

Todd R. Alcott and Patti Minter ran in the general election for Mayor of Bowling Green on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Todd R. Alcott (Nonpartisan)
		Patti Minter (Nonpartisan)

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Patti Minter completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Minter's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m running for Mayor with experience, as a mom, as an educator, an advocate, and a two-term state representative, because it’s time to fix what’s broken in our city. When I was elected to represent Bowling Green in 2018, I worked with Governor Beshear, Democrats, and Republicans to lower the cost of insulin, pass tornado relief and recovery bills, deliver federal dollars for the Bowling Green veterans center, and I personally secured 3.5 millions dollars for Bowling Green’s roads. Our city is growing but too many of our people feel left out and left behind. As your next Mayor, I will lead by listening and learning from you. I’ll be transparent and make sure you know what your mayor is doing for you and for our city. I will stand up and show up for you every day, like I always have.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Prioritizing Public Safety
• Leading by Listening
• Smart Growth

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Safety, Transparency, Accountability, Economic Development, Smart Growth

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Bowling Green deserves a leader who will stand up and show up for the people. That's what I have always done and what I'll continue to do as your next mayor.

A mayor is a leader in his or her city. What does that mean to you?

A mayor should lift people up and make sure no one is left behind. It’s about leading by listening. I believe a mayor should ensure that growth benefits everyone, not just a few, and work to create a city where everyone feels safe, valued, and heard.
As the next mayor of Bowling Green, I’ll promote smart growth, fight discrimination, and lead with love. I’ll always stand up and show up for the people of Bowling Green, making decisions that promote smart growth and strengthen our community for the future.

If the mayor in your city is a member of the city council and there's a city manager appointed to handle the day-to-day administration of the city government, what do you believe should be the mayor's top priority in office?

As the next mayor of Bowling Green, my top priority will be ensuring that the voices of the people are heard and reflected in the city's policies and growth.

What do you love most about your city?

Bowling Green is my home; it’s where I raised my family. While we have made progress, there’s much more we can do to ensure that every resident feels seen and heard. Our city is filled with potential and I’m ready to work together with our community to address the challenges we face.

What do you perceive to be your city's greatest challenges over the next decade?

The city of Bowling Green is expected to double in population in the next 25-50 years and our greatest challenge will be managing growth effectively. I’m advocating for smart growth instead of unplanned development. As our city continues to expand rapidly, it’s crucial that we ensure this growth benefits all residents, not just a select few.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between your city and the state government?

During my time in the state legislature, I worked with Governor Beshear, Democrats, and Republicans to lower the cost of insulin, pass tornado recovery bills, deliver federal dollars for the Bowling Green Veterans Center, and personally secure $3.5 million for Bowling Green’s roads. As mayor, I will continue to foster this collaborative relationship, working with state government to advocate for our city’s interests and secure funding and support for critical projects.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between your city and the federal government?

As mayor, I would continue to build strong ties to secure federal funding for local projects, just as I did after the 2021 tornado, when we worked to obtain ARPA funds for recovery efforts. These kinds of partnerships are crucial for addressing our city’s needs, and by leveraging federal resources, we can help Bowling Green grow and thrive, especially in times of crisis.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the mayor's office and law enforcement?

As a state representative, I consistently advocated for law enforcement by supporting salary increases, mental health leave, and pension protections. I worked to pass legislation that benefits officers and ensures they have the resources they need to effectively serve our community.
As mayor, I will continue this commitment, ensuring that law enforcement receives the support and resources necessary for their important work, while also promoting transparency and accountability to strengthen trust between the police and our community.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear

Former Kentucky Secretary of State and Former Mayor of Bowling Green, Elaine Walker
Former Mayor of Bowling Green, Patsy Sloan
UAW Local 2164
Statewide UAW-CAP
IBEW Local 369
Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 502
Teamsters Local 783
NASW-KY
New Power PAC
C-FAIR

Kentucky Sierra Club PAC

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