Flood mitigation
Recent flooding events in Daviess County have caused significant property damage, prompting discussion about whether local government should pursue flood mitigation resources. Candidate Steven Shake has made addressing this problem a key part of his campaign for County Commissioner, proposing collaboration with state and federal agencies.
Should Daviess County pursue government resources for flood mitigation?
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Sources
Steven Shake's campaign website — https://ballotpedia.org/Steven_Shake_(Daviess_County_Commissioner_Board_East_District,_Kentucky,_candidate_2026)
"Our communities have experienced an increase in flooding which has caused tremendous damage in our area. I will work with local, state, and federal agencies to find flood mitigation resources for Daviess County."
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Yes, we should collaborate with federal and state agencies to secure comprehensive flood mitigation funding.
- We should prioritize local infrastructure upgrades to existing drainage systems as a more immediate solution.
- We need a thorough cost-benefit analysis before committing to any major flood control projects.
- Property owners should bear primary responsibility for flood protection on their own land.
- No, flood mitigation is not a core function of county government and would be an unnecessary expense for taxpayers.