By Associated Press
Paducah, KY – The group studying the proposed merger of McCracken County and the City of Paducah wants to educate residents before the option is voted on. That means it won't be on this November's ballot. Instead, the Charter County Government Commission has decided to hold public forums over the next four months to explain and answer questions about a tentative plan for a merged city-county government. Commission member John Williams Jr. says the panel will hold five forums around the community and advertise the final document before a vote is taken.