Currently holds the office of Owensboro City Mayor until December 31, 2024.
Candidate for Owensboro City Mayor in 2024 Kentucky General Election.
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Get StartedBy establishing a local police training academy, Mayor Tom Watson greatly reduced the recruitment hurdles faced by our police department. Higher retention and more officers means a safer city in the long run. Mayor Watson will continue to collaborate with Owensboro Police Department to ensure that Owensboro remains a safe place to raise a family. Learn more
Tom's Plan For A Bright Future Safety Fiscal Responsibility Progress From Debt To A Surplus Mayor Tom Watson adeptly manages Owensboro's budget, ensuring smooth operations with minimal taxpayer funds. He stands out as the sole mayor to have inherited city debt and transformed it into a budget surplus by the term's conclusion. Mayor Watson won't shackle our children to millions of dollars of debt. Learn more
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