At-large Hamilton County Council member Rick McKinney has announced his intention to seek another term on the council. According to my news-gathering partner, the Hamilton County Reporter, McKinney revealed his re-election bid in a news release.
“I have supported and will continue to support necessary funding for PPP: Pavement (roads/bridges), Parks (quality of life) and Public safety (Sheriff, jail, emergency communications, courts, probation, prosecutor and community corrections),” McKinney said. “Projects started or completed since 2016: Westward expansion of 146th Street, Lowes Way ramp from 146th Street to Keystone, State Road 37 redesign, 96th Street and Keystone bridge, solar power project for the jail complex, expanded jail and Koteewi Park amenities.”
McKinney cited his “experience and independence” as an incumbent member of the council.
McKinney has filed as a candidate in the May 5th Republican primary election.