PARK CITY, Ky. (WBKO) — Park City is welcoming new leadership as Donna Scavo takes the helm as mayor.

Scavo was sworn in during a special-called meeting on Oct. 3, following the resignation of former mayor Larry Poteet, who stepped down to run for Barren County jailer.

Mayor pro tempore Mike Burgess declined to assume the role for personal reasons, paving the way for Scavo’s appointment.

For Scavo, Park City is more than a hometown; it’s where she has deep roots.

“I’ve been here all my life. I was born at T.J. Samson in Glasgow, so it’s my home,” she said. “I love Park City, and this is where I always come back to. I love the town. It’s so quiet, I guess you might say. I love the citizens. I care about them.”

The small Barren County community sits on the edge of Mammoth Cave. Once a b

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