Timothy Renfroe
Candidate for City Commissioner, City of Ashland
Background
- Occupation
- Ashland city commissioner
Ashland city commissioner, elected in 2024 in his first run for office. He spent 24 years with the Ashland Police Department after working at Armco.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Opposes conference center spending before wastewater plant costs are known
At an October 2024 forum, citing a consent decree to build a new wastewater treatment plant and the utility fund's bond debt.
ReportCity of Ashland Commission and Mayor Candidate Forum: Candidates make opening remarks, talk spendingDebate / forum transcript · The Daily Independent · Oct 18, 2024 · dailyindependent.com
“But, folks, I want to see how much we owe on this wastewater treatment plant before.”
Government & transparency
Proposes cutting money-losing city operations to spread funds citywide
At an October 2024 forum he listed hotel TIF bond shortfalls, the parking garage and the Ashland Cemetery.
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 need to stop some of the bleeding, and take that money and spread it out all over the city”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Timothy Renfroe on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo 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
Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.