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positioning Corbin for future economic development. While some grant applications for additional road and safety projects have been denied, Razmus said the city’ s approach has not changed.
“ We don’ t give up,” she said, noting that persistence is how projects like the 25W reconstruction were secured in the first place.
Development around I-75 Exit 29 remains a central focus as well. Razmus said the city has already annexed roadway areas near Exit 29 in southern Laurel County and portions of
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nearby commercial property, clearing the way for future development.
Mayor Razmus confirmed that a flagship business is planned near the former King’ s Truck Stop site and said more announcements are expected as timelines firm up. The city has structured taxes at the exit to make development attractive, while also planning ahead for public safety needs, including potential police and fire substations and new emergency equipment funded through grants near Exit 29.
Public safety overall
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continues to strengthen heading into 2026. Corbin recently hired two new police officers and expects to add more, bringing staffing closer to full strength after nationwide shortages in the early 2020s.
Fire department crews remain highly trained and well equipped, drawing praise from Razmus for their rapid response to regional emergencies. During recent winter storms, Public Works crews worked long hours to keep roads passable as freezing temperatures made road treatment increasingly
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complex. Razmus described the effort as“ almost a science project,” saying crews had to carefully time when to scrape, salt or hold off altogether.
“ They just did a really great job,” she said.
Community partnerships have also expanded, particularly in response to extreme weather. When White Flag Ministries reaches capacity during cold snaps, the city now partners with Sacred Heart Church to open its gym as a warming shelter, staffed by city employees and supported by police walkthroughs. Razmus said
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