HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – During the first year of Mayor Knight’s Growing Home Initiative, the city was able to start improving the quality of life of Hopkinsville citizens. The initiative accomplishes this by prioritizing comprehensive public safety, broader economic development, making improvements in city cleanliness, and increasing support for city staff.
In an effort to promote city cleanliness, the city shared resources on how to properly dispose of broken-down or abandoned vehicles that often litter roads and neighborhoods. Not only is this a code violation, but it also damages the environment, and does not help keep the community clean.
Amanda Brunt with the City of Hopkinsville said many people don’t realize these cars can be donated, so they wanted to make that information readily available. These are some non-profits that accept donated vehicles.
- Habitat for Humanity – Cars for Homes 1-877-277-6283
- Susan G. Komen Car Donation Program for Breast Cancer Research, 1-877-775-6636
- WKMS Vehicle Donation Program – 1-855-277-2346
In order to continue efforts to keep the city clean in 2024, the city is encouraging people to report code violations. The most common violations are unsanitary conditions outside a home, excessive garbage, tall grass and weeds, exterior junk, and abandoned vehicles. Hopkinsville Fire and EMS is now in charge of code enforcement, and reports can be made by phone at 270-985-1234, or online at the Code Enforcement website.
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