Bob Glenn is running for re-election to the Owensboro City Commission because he believes the community is in a strong strategic and economic position. New businesses and jobs are coming to Owensboro (Malibu Jack’s, Swedish Match expansion, R&L Carriers, Ragu expansions) and new investments are occurring on a consistent pace. The community continues to win national recognition for its attractiveness for young families, work from home professionals, and senior citizens. Under Bob’s leadership new Indoor Sports and Pickleball facilities will soon open. In addition, OPD’s Station 3 will soon be complete and the City just celebrated the opening of the New Fire Training Center. Major remodeling projects have been completed for OFD’s Parrish Avenue Station and upgrades are planned for Cravens and the 9th Street Fire Stations. The New Senior Center should open this fall and be a modern upgrade from the current facility.
Bob has served six successful terms as a Commissioner (from 2012-2018 and 2020-26). In 2024 and 2016 he was elected Mayor Pro Tem by earning the most votes.
During that time, the City of Owensboro added thousands of new jobs, won numerous national awards (All-American City status in 2013), and became a center for new growth, innovation, tourism, and community events (Owensboro Air Show, Illuminate, ROMP) The city also took major strides in completing major flood control and drainage projects, upgrading its City Parks with new equipment, an outdoor futsal/soccer facility, and the community’s first Dog Park. As a Commissioner, Bob has served three terms on the Chamber Board and as the Commission’s representative on the Small Business Development Committee, a task force organized to make Owensboro a more “Business Friendly” community.
Bob is a long-time resident of Owensboro and Daviess County. He is married to Holly, his guiding light for 36 years, with two adult children, Bobby (a Firefighter) and Caitlin (a Nurse). He is an award-winning educator, Interim Pastor at Woodbury UMC, a certified High School sports official, and a tireless advocate for our community.
Bob believes Owensboro is moving in a highly positive direction. In the coming year, the city needs to develop and collaborate on new housing projects, enhance opportunities for Downtown retail development, support growth in the South Frederica corridor, and recruit new businesses to the Massie Industrial Park. Overall, Owensboro is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Bob will continue to work hard to make sure this NEVER changes.