Marty Gute
Candidate for City Commissioner, City of Ashland
Background
- Occupation
- Ashland city commissioner
Ashland city commissioner and a lifelong Ashland resident; his father, Pete Gute, served as a commissioner in the 1990s. He introduced himself at a 2024 forum as a commissioner, coach and pastor.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supports promoting economic development to attract businesses
Described at an October 2024 forum as one of a commissioner's responsibilities.
ReportCity of Ashland Commission and Mayor Candidate Forum: Candidates make opening remarks, talk spendingDebate / forum transcript · The Daily Independent · Oct 18, 2024 · dailyindependent.com
“an atmosphere that promotes economic development and brings new business to the city”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports prioritizing clean water and sewer infrastructure
At an October 2024 candidate forum; he said the city had spent $4.2 million on waterline replacement in two years.
ReportCity of Ashland Commission and Mayor Candidate Forum: Candidates make opening remarks, talk spendingDebate / forum transcript · The Daily Independent · Oct 18, 2024 · dailyindependent.com
“infrastructure is, clean water, adequate sewer system, that's an important thing we have to look at”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Marty Gute on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- 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
- 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
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