It’s time to start looking towards 2018, and Taylorville mayor Bruce Barry already has high hopes for his first full year in office. Barry replaced Greg Brotherton who did not run for re-election.

Barry says there is plenty of reason for optimism when it comes to new businesses coming to Taylorville.

Barry says he believes that quite a bit has been done towards cleaning up the community, but there is still a lot more to do.

Barry wants to remind residents heading into the new year that his doors are always open, and he wants to hear residents’ concerns so that together, everyone can help make Taylorville a great place to live.