Where do Paducah candidates stand on housing?

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U.S. Senate. Andy Barr (Republican): No public statement found in our sources. Charles Booker (Democratic): Booker said he supports policies to address housing affordability and rising utility costs, including preventing families from losing housing because of high rents. Thomas Michael Murphy (Write-In): No public statement found in our sources. Christopher Campbell (Kentucky): No public statement found in our sources. U.S. House, District 1. John “Drew” Williams (Democratic Party): Williams said he supports affordability measures for working families, a strong moratorium on data centers while regulations are developed, and worker- and human-centered standards for AI. James R. Comer (Republican Party, incumbent): No public statement found in our sources. County Judge/Executive. Craig Zeiss Clymer (Republican Party, incumbent): No public statement found in our sources. George P. Bray (Independent): He wants county government to plan for expected growth, including infrastructure, schools, services and housing, and says local government should help enable and guide housing development. City Commissioners, City of Paducah (vote for up to four). Sandra Wilson: She said residents should be able to remain in their homes as they age, and pointed to city home-improvement assistance and the coming senior center as relevant supports. She also said there may be a need for more senior housing. Robert "Buz" Smith: No public statement found in our sources. Raynarldo Henderson: No public statement found in our sources. Dujuan Thomas: Thomas said he supported investment in affordable housing and Southside revitalization, and wanted to keep pushing for stronger neighborhoods and more affordable housing. Reported from the Oct. 15, 2026, candidate town hall. Gerald Watkins: No public statement found in our sources.