Company Profile
City of Ashland, KY
Company Overview
Ashland is situated on the Ohio River and provides progressive and central leadership to the Tri-State region of Northeastern Kentucky. Ashland’s economic and community development opportunities are reflected in its proud past, and bright future, while representing a heritage initiated by the coal, iron, and railroad industries. State of the art public safety amenities and expertise, provided by the City’s Fire and Police Departments, ensure resident’s safety and security. A variety of educational options ranging from exceptional public school systems, as well as private schools, and trade-school opportunities are readily available. A number of four-year university program opportunities exist in the area. Ashland Community Technical College (part of the Kentucky Community Technical College system), Ohio University Southern campus, Marshall University, and Morehead University classes on ACTC’s campus. Ashland’s extensive parks and recreation system and numerous festivals emphasize and help maintain a high quality of life along with an excellent YMCA & Paramount Performing Arts Center.
Ashland is a home rule-class city, the largest City in Boyd County, and fifth largest metropolitan area in Kentucky. Ashland is part of the Huntington-Ashland-Ironton metropolitan area which has a population of approximately 360,000. Ashland serves the community and region with 300 full-time employees, and provides full-city services with a $23.3 million dollar general fund budget and a $51.6 million dollar overall. The City maintains a balanced budget. The City is a Community Development Block Grant entitlement city. Ashland also provides services to many of Boyd County’s 48,325 residents outside the City. Ashland is a member of FIVCO Regional Development District with excellent interactions with the local county governments and a close association with the Ashland Alliance, a local economic development agency.
Ashland is governed by an elected body consisting of a Mayor and four (4) Commissioners. The City Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the City. The position is appointed by the elected body for an indefinite time period, and is responsible for implementing the policies enacted by the elected body. Preparation, presentation, and oversight of the annual budget is a priority. The City Manager oversees daily operations by directing all department heads including: Police Chief, Fire Chief, Legal Counsel, Finance Director, Public Services & Utility Operations Director, Engineering Director, Human Resources Director, Parks/Recreation Director, and Community and Economic Development Director. In addition, the City provides area mass transit and county-wide housing assistance.
Benefits
Full Benefits package available including participation in the KY Retirement System, health insurance, and life insurance.