David J. "DJ" Rymer II
Candidate for City Commissioner, City of Ashland
Background
- Occupation
- Ashland city commissioner
Ashland city commissioner, elected in 2024. Born and raised in Ashland, he said in 2024 that he had been a volunteer firefighter in Catlettsburg for 12 years.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports cutting wasteful spending to fund neighborhoods
At an October 2024 candidate forum.
ReportCity of Ashland Commission and Mayor Forum: Candidates address public input, city as wholeDebate / forum transcript · The Daily Independent · Oct 20, 2024 · dailyindependent.com
“We've gotta continue focusing on the neighborhoods and eliminating any extra wasteful spending, and put that money back to work for the citizens.”
Public safety
Supports prioritizing public safety, water and clean streets
At an October 2024 candidate forum, weighing infrastructure against quality-of-life spending.
ReportCity of Ashland Commission and Mayor Candidate Forum: Candidates make opening remarks, talk spendingDebate / forum transcript · The Daily Independent · Oct 18, 2024 · dailyindependent.com
“we have to continue to provide, in my opinion, world-class public safety, water and we have to have clean streets”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from David J. "DJ" Rymer II on them.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- Boyd County Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (matters required to be published)
Election filing · Boyd County Clerk · boyd.kycountyclerk.us
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 (Boyd County)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- City commission field down to 7
News coverage · The Daily Independent · Sep 16, 2026 · dailyindependent.com
- Mayor and Commissioners (City of Ashland)
Government record · City of Ashland · ashlandky.gov
- 2024 General Election Recap Sheet: Boyd County (precinct results)
Government record · Kentucky State Board of Elections · elect.ky.gov
- City of Ashland Commission and Mayor Candidate Forum: Candidates make opening remarks, talk spending
Debate / forum transcript · The Daily Independent · Oct 18, 2024 · dailyindependent.com
- City of Ashland Commission and Mayor Forum: Candidates address public input, city as whole
Debate / forum transcript · The Daily Independent · Oct 20, 2024 · dailyindependent.com
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