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Ashland approves CDBG grants, demolition and sidewalk contracts; commissioner seeks more contract detail

Board of City Commissioners of Ashland, Kentucky · January 9, 2026
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Summary

The board approved first readings and actions on Community Development Block Grant awards for roof repairs, demolition contracts and a sidewalk contract replacement; a commissioner asked for clearer contract start dates, scope and payment timelines on consent items.

The Ashland Board of City Commissioners approved multiple consent-agenda items during the Jan. 8 meeting, including Community Development Block Grant subrecipient agreements and contracts for demolition and sidewalk work, while a commissioner urged more transparency around contract details and payment history.

On first reading the board approved an agreement with Neighbors Helping Neighbors to receive $300,000 in CDBG funds for a roof replacement at 2516 Carter Avenue and an agreement with Safe Harbor of Northeast Kentucky to receive $660,000 in CDBG funds…

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