Update Feb. 18, 2025: This Town Hall Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, February 25, at 6 p.m. at Bittel Hall at the Daviess County Fairgrounds due to inclement weather.
Daviess County Commissioner Janie Marksberry is inviting residents to voice their concerns on pressing county issues — including the future of the animal shelter and road projects such as the potential I-165 interchange — during a town hall meeting on February 25 (previously Feb. 18).
The event will take place at Bittel Hall on the Daviess County Fairgrounds, 6191 KY 54 in Philpot, beginning at 6 p.m.
Marksberry said she wants to create an open dialogue with the public, addressing topics that matter most to residents.
“I just believe it’s necessary for public office holders to reach out to the public and hear what they think,” Marksberry said. “A lot of times, people do that when they’re campaigning, but then you don’t hear from them the rest of the time. I feel like, being in my third year in office, I really want to push to get some things accomplished.”
The meeting will be an open forum, allowing attendees to ask questions and discuss concerns. Marksberry said expected topics include ongoing road projects, traffic safety issues near Owensboro Racing & Gaming on U.S. 60, flooding concerns, and solar farm developments. Marksberry also said the county’s animal shelter is also expected to be a point of discussion.
Marksberry said she wants this event to allow for broad conversations.
“I think people want transparency, deserve accountability, and need to be heard,” she said. “At Fiscal Court, we just don’t have much time allotted to visit with people. I just want people to feel like their opinion matters.”
Marksberry, who serves the entire county from the eastern district seat, said she hopes the discussion remains civil and productive.
“I just hope everyone will be respectful of one another and be glad they came when it’s all said and done,” she said. “I hope it’s a good meeting.”
While there are no strict time limits, Marksberry said the meeting will proceed based on participation and flow of discussion. She also plans to take notes on concerns raised and relay them to Fiscal Court.
“I really just want folks to know I care about our county and want to stay in touch with their concerns,” she said. “I know I’m putting myself out there, but I was elected to represent the county, and I want to fulfill that role the best I can.”
Marksberry encouraged those interested to RSVP so she could gauge attendance and have a way to notify participants in case of inclement weather. Updates will be posted on the Facebook page she uses for her position as commissioner and sent via email to those who RSVP at janiemarksberry.com.
