Todd County runs smoothly from day to day, thanks in part to a strong
county government and several city governments. Working together on
many issues, the governing bodies in Todd County keep the interests
of their constituents in mind each day as they make decisions regarding
the county. The dedicated politicians and volunteers come from a wide
variety of backgrounds and bring their collective experience to each
planning meeting, helping to make Todd County an even better place
to live.
Todd County government consists of five elected magistrates. Each
magistrate serves a four-year term and makes decisions regarding the
county. In addition, the county has two committees in conjunction
with the City of Elkton. The Elkton-Todd County Recreation Commission
and the Airport Board have equal representation from the county and
the city and work hand in hand. The Airport Board has full power and
authority to manage the local airport, which is the perfect spot for
small planes to take off and for residents and visitors to enjoy Todd
County from above. The Elkton-Todd County Recreation Commission ensures
that the youth and adults of Todd County have plenty of opportunities
to be active. The Recreation Commission is in charge of youth baseball,
fast-pitch softball, adult co-ed softball, flag football and youth
soccer. They also sponsor the Elkton 5-K Run/Walk and HarvestFest
in September.
The City of Elkton operates with an elected mayor and six elected
city council members. In addition to the elected officials, there
are several committees filled by volunteers who work to ensure the
City of Elkton remains a great place to live.
The Planning Commission is responsible for developing and reviewing
the extensive city plan. This five-member committee also enacts land-use
regulations, including zoning and other growth-management regulations.
The Board of Adjustments is a five-member board that hears and decides
applications for conditional-use permits and requests for variances
to zoning regulations.
The Tree Board is comprised of seven members, all appointed by the
city council. The Board meets to discuss the planting of new trees
within the city, the maintenance of existing trees and enhancing walking
trails throughout the city. A city council member chairs the Beautification
Committee, which is responsible for the newly placed welcome signs
at the four entrances to the city.
The City of Elkton also has an Ethics Board, comprised of three members
and two alternates. The board investigates complaints regarding all
officers and employees of the city and then reports to the mayor.
The eight full-time officers and five radio-patrol cars of the City
of Elkton Police Department give city residents an added sense of
security in an already safe place to live. In addition, the police
department works closely with the Todd County Board of Education in
presenting the anti-drug program D.A.R.E. to elementary students throughout
the county.
Residents can also rest assured that their homes will be protected
in case of fire. The 18-man volunteer fire department works with other
volunteer departments in Guthrie, Trenton, Allegre and Sharon Grove
to help keep the communities safe. The fire department has three new
fire trucks in their fleet to protect citizens.
The Silver Triangle Main Street Corporation serves the towns of Elkton,
Guthrie and Trenton. This organization is heavily involved in the
revitalization of the downtown areas of the three communities. Efforts
have been unified and collaborative among the three cities, exemplifying
the cooperative spirit found in Todd County. The Corporation works
in conjunction with the Kentucky Renaissance Program to secure funding
for improvements to downtown areas.
Guthrie is governed by a mayor serving a four-year term and six city
council members serving two-year terms. The city also has a five-member
Planning and Zoning Board appointed by the mayor. A police department
with five full-time officers helps keep the city safe.
Trenton’s mayor also serves a four-year term. The four city commissioners
serve two-year terms. The Planning Commission is comprised of five
mayoral appointments serving two-year terms.
Working together, each city government has the best interests of Todd
County in mind. The county government values the insights of the city
governments and often works in conjunction with them to make Todd
County a wonderful place to own a business, live and work.
