Hopkinsville City Council to Fill Vacant Ward 8 Seat

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The Hopkinsville City Council will vote at their next meeting to fill a vacant seat in Ward 8 after the previous councilmember, Seth Meek, resigned on March 17. The city received applications from four local residents who will be permitted to speak and answer questions from the council before the vote takes place.

Why it matters

This appointment will determine who will represent Ward 8 on the city council for the remainder of the term, giving that individual a chance to shape policy and decisions in the community. The outcome could also impact the November election, as two of the applicants are already registered candidates for the Ward 8 seat.

The details

The four applicants for the Ward 8 seat are Kathy Detraz, Robert Meek, Steven Mitchell, and Tiffany Pittman. They will attend the April 7 city council meeting, where they will each have a chance to speak about their interest in the position and answer questions from councilmembers. The council will then hold a public vote to select the new Ward 8 representative, who will be immediately sworn in and serve for the remainder of the term.

• Seth Meek resigned from the Ward 8 city council seat on March 17, 2026.
• The city has 30 days to find a replacement for the vacant seat.
• The city council meeting where the vote will take place is scheduled for April 7, 2026.

What’s next

The Hopkinsville City Council will hold a public vote at their April 7, 2026 meeting to select the new Ward 8 representative from the four applicants.