Paducah Native Dujuan Thomas Running for Mayor

Paducah native Dujuan Thomas has officially filed as a write-in candidate for Mayor of Paducah.

Thomas filed the paperwork with County Clerk Julie Griggs on Friday.

Thomas graduated from Paducah Tilghman High School in 2016 and went on to attend the University of Louisville where he majored in Communication. He enlisted in the Army National Guard at the age of 17, and has hosted philanthropic events for the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club of Paducah.

Thomas was recently commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel by Governor Andy Beshear. The commission of Kentucky Colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky, given in recognition of an individual’s noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to their community, state, and nation.

"Our city leaders have spent millions of dollars developing new features in our business district of our town, which is a good thing, but they have also failed to tend to the communities that have dealt with the same potholes, road imperfections, and dilapidated buildings for several years. That's one thing I want to change as mayor," said Thomas in his announcement video which can be seen on his Facebook campaign page.

"I want Paducah to grow in its entirety, while not neglecting the areas that most of our communities are in," Thomas added.