Ashland, KY
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- Contracts & procurement
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Budget & taxes
- Public safety
- Roads & infrastructure
- Water & utilities
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AshlandKY averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $129,143 -2.5% yr/yr · +5.7% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$560K (FY2023)
Total spending$250K (FY2023)
Taxes$0 (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$0 (FY2023)
Spending per resident$12 (FY2023)
Development activity
Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202511 housing units ($1.1M)
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Recent meetings
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 18:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Board to approve $2.04M wastewater plant payment, plus truck, pipe parts, demolitions
The Ashland Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and payments, including a $2.04 million payment for the ongoing Water Resource Recovery Facility expansion, a new city truck, waterline replacement parts, and several property demolitions. The board will also hear public comments and reports from the mayor, fire department, and city manager.
- $2,035,290.48 payment to Judy Construction for wastewater plant expansion (13.1% complete)
- $48,022.00 for a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 truck for Parks and Recreation
- $149,419.55 total for Hymax coupling parts for waterline replacement
- Demolition contracts at 5201 and 5142 Blackburn Avenue ($7,750 and $5,200)
- $55,736.00 annual service contract for chlorine analyzers with Hach Company
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Ashland Board of Commissioners
Thursday, August 13, 2026
6:00 PM EST/5:00 PM CDT
AGENDA
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. RECEIVE AND FILE AGENDA
V. RECEIVE AND FILE MINUTES
a.
Regular Meeting held on July 9, 2026
VI. HEARINGS AND REPORTS
a.
Mayor and Commissioners' Comments
b.
Ashland Fire Department – Badge Presentation and Pinning Ceremony
c.
City Manager's Report
VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - PLEASE REMOVE YOUR HAT AND SILENCE
YOUR PHONE - Anyone with a comment or request may come to the podium and
address the Commission concerning matters related to City business, services or
personnel. Comments related to election issues or concerning personal disputes will
not be allowed. Personal attacks, obscene, or threatening language will not be
tolerated. Presentations are limited to five (5) minutes. A yellow light indicates 30
seconds remain and a red light means the time limit has expired. Only one speaker is
permitted per subject. No action will be taken at this meeting. Those with comments
are asked to fill out an "Inquiry/Complaint Form" and leave it with the City Clerk
for distribution to the proper City Department.
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VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
a.
City Manager recommends approval to award the bid dated July 23, 2026, in the
amount of $48,022.00 for the purchase and payment upon delivery of a 2026
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew WT 4WD truck to Mark Porter Che …
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Fri Jul 24, 2026 · 09:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 12:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 18:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Fri Jun 26, 2026 · 09:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 12:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 18:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Thu May 28, 2026 · 12:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Wed May 20, 2026 · 14:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Thu May 14, 2026 · 18:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Thu Apr 23, 2026 · 12:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Commissioners' Chambers, Ashland
Thu Apr 16, 2026 · 13:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Board considers grant application for Ashland Bus System operating costs
The Board of Commissioners will consider a second reading and final adoption of an ordinance regarding federal transit funding. The measure authorizes the Mayor to submit a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration for the Ashland Bus System.
- Ordinance for FY 2026 Ashland Bus System grant application
- $893,982.00 in funding for operating costs, maintenance, payroll, and capital expenditures
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Ashland Board of Commissioners
Recessed Meeting
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1:00 PM
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. RECEIVE AND FILE AGENDA
III. OLD BUSINESS
a. Second reading and final adoption of an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING CHUCK D. CHARLES, MAYOR, TO SUBMIT THE FY 2026
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION ON
BEHALF OF THE ASHLAND BUS SYSTEM FOR OPERATING COSTS,
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, PARA TRANSIT SERVICE,
MAINTENANCE PAYROLL AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES; AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CHUCK D. CHARLES, MAYOR, TO
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS GRANT.
FISCAL NOTE: FY2026 annual funding for operating costs, preventative
maintenance, payroll and capital expenditures = $893,982.00
SUMMARY: Annual split letter for Ashland Bus System funding with Tri-State
Transit Authority and Lawrence County Port Authority. Federal 5307/5340 FTA
funds are apportioned to the Huntington, WV, Kentucky and Ohio Urbanized Area.
These funds are for operating costs, preventative maintenance, payroll and capital
expenditures.
IV. FY26-27 BUDGET WORKSESSION
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION
VI. ADJOURNMENT OR RECESS
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Thu Apr 9, 2026 · 18:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Wed Apr 1, 2026 · 13:00
General
Thu Mar 26, 2026 · 12:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Commissioners' Chambers, Ashland
Thu Mar 12, 2026 · 18:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Thu Feb 26, 2026 · 12:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Commissioners' Chambers, Ashland
Thu Feb 12, 2026 · 18:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Final adoption of change order no.2 for Roberts Drive screen project
The board will vote on final adoption of five ordinances: a $9,467 change order (ARPA-funded) for the Roberts Drive screen replacement project, a $53,860 contract for fire station shower replacements, a $39,000 employee health screening program, a $367,500 contract for High Knob water tank rehabilitation, and a $2,023.60 change order for the 13th Street underground tank project. The consent agenda includes payments for engineering services and a donation of used tasers to Boyd County Detention Center.
- Second reading and final adoption of Change Order No. 2 for Roberts Drive screen replacement project ($9,467 increase, ARPA-funded)
- Second reading and final adoption of contract for Ashland Fire Department shower installation at three stations ($53,860)
- Second reading and final adoption of service agreement with United Diagnostic Services for employee health screenings ($39,000)
- Second reading and final adoption of contract for High Knob Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation ($367,500)
- Consent agenda: donation of used conducted energy weapons (tasers) to Boyd County Detention Center
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Commission Chambers, Ashland
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Ashland Board of Commissioners
Thursday, February 12, 2026
6:00 PM
Commission Chambers, Ashland , Kentucky 41101
AGENDA
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. RECEIVE AND FILE AGENDA
V. RECEIVE AND FILE MINUTES
a.
Regular Meeting January 22, 2026
VI. HEARINGS AND REPORTS
a.
Mayor and Commissioners' Comments
b.
City Manager's Report
VII. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLEASE REMOVE YOUR HAT AND SILENCE
YOUR PHONE - Anyone with a comment or request may come to the podium and
address the Commission concerning matters related to City business, services or
personnel. Comments related to election issues or concerning personal disputes will
not be allowed. Personal attacks, obscene, or threatening language will not be
tolerated. Presentations are limited to five (5) minutes. A yellow light indicates 30
seconds remain and a red light means the time limit has expired. Only one speaker is
permitted per subject. No action will be taken at this meeting. Those with comments
are asked to fill out an "Inquiry/Complaint Form" and leave it with the City Clerk for
distribution to the proper City Department.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
a.
Second reading and final adoption of an ordinance entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ASHLAND, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING
AND APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ASHLAND, KENTUCKY AND JUDY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE
ROBERTS DRIVE SCREEN REPLACEMENT PR …
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Thu Feb 5, 2026 · 12:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Thu Jan 22, 2026 · 12:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Commissioners' Chambers, Ashland
Tue Jan 13, 2026 · 17:00
Ashland Board of Commissioners
Commission Chambers, Ashland
Thu Jan 8, 2026 · 12:00
General
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $264,114 | NATURAL ENERGY UTILITY CORP Department of Justice · GAS SERVICES JANUARY FY23 |
| $253,990 | KENTUCKY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM Department of Justice · FY26 G3 ACTC CDL PROGRAM MAR 26 ACTC/CDL TRAINING PROGRAM |
| $244,729 | NATURAL ENERGY UTILITY CORP Department of Justice · GAS SERVICES OCTOBER-DECEMBER FY23 |
| $217,668 | THOROUGHBRED CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC Department of Defense · MXG ROOF REPLACEMENT |
| $190,328 | SANITATION DIST 4 INC Department of Justice · SEWER SERVICE APRIL 2023 FY2023 |
| $187,524 | SANITATION DIST 4 INC Department of Justice · SEWER SERVICE FEBRUARY FY2023 |
| $180,435 | NATURAL ENERGY UTILITY CORP Department of Justice · FY26 P4 NATURAL ENERGY GAS QTR 2 |
| $176,564 | SANITATION DIST 4 INC Department of Justice · SEWER SERVICE MARCH FY2023 |
| $175,849 | SANITATION DIST 4 INC Department of Justice · SEWER SERVICE JANUARY, 2023 FY23 |
| $175,746 | SANITATION DIST 4 INC Department of Justice · SEWER SERVICE NOVEMBER FY23 |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Boyd County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (2023)
Business establishments1,169 (21,522 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$971/mo (1,320 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy18.3% (low numeracy 30% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$560K
Annual budget
11
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$560K
Spending$250K
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.