MACEE SWAFFORD Staff Writer

As Mayor Suzie Razmus looks ahead to the coming year, she describes Corbin as a place where progress is very real— even if much of it is happening quietly, behind the scenes. With infrastructure

projects underway, new partnerships forming, and long-term development plans taking shape, 2026 is shaping up to be a year defined by preparation and momentum.

“ There’ s so many things in motion,” Razmus said during her update on the state of the city.“ It’ s so frustrating

because there’ s like all these things I wish I could say, but I can’ t.”

Still, she emphasized that progress is happening daily.

“ What I will say is that a lot of really cool things are happening behind the scenes,” she said, adding that city staff continue to work tirelessly to

solve problems and pursue opportunities for growth.

One of the most visible signs of that growth is infrastructure investment. The $ 35 million U. S. 25W Reconstruction Project continues to reshape a key corridor through the city, improving traffic flow and