Mayor Comments on Potential Annexation of Prestonsburg Owned Properties in Martin

On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, the City of Martin held a city council meeting where they voted 3 to 2 to pass an annexation order. Among the properties that could potentially be annexed is a sewage treatment plant owned by the city of Prestonsburg. Attorney Doug Adams, representing Martin, said acquisition of the plant has been discussed. We spoke with Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton to find out more on what action the city is taking to protect their interest in the property.