Hopkinsville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Desaepa Vansauwa
Candidate for Mayor
Desaepa Vansauwa is running for mayor of Hopkinsville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Russ Guffey and Markeeta Oldham Wilkerson.
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Independent, no-party candidate for Hopkinsville mayor.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Independent
Where Desaepa Vansauwa stands: positions on the record
Flock cameras1 sourced position
at the October 1, 2026 League of Women Voters forum, as reported by Christian County Now
Said he is not for the use of Flock cameras.
“I’m not for it, I think it’s a violation of constitutional rights”
Forum answerChristian County Now
Data centers1 sourced position
as reported by Christian County Now; not a direct quote
Said any data center should operate on a closed-loop system and that more research is needed on electricity and water impacts.
Forum answerChristian County Now
Fire stations1 sourced position
as reported by Christian County Now; not a direct quote
Said he would look at the data to determine the need for a sixth station in the Commerce Park area.
Forum answerChristian County Now
Transparency1 sourced position
at the October 1, 2026 League of Women Voters forum, as reported by Christian County Now
Said some past decisions were not openly discussed before being implemented and that he would keep the public informed.
“These things need to be spoken so we can kind of hear what the heartbeat of the city is for these situations”
Forum answerChristian County Now
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