City Staff & Department Directory
Find the City of Paris department that handles a service, or look up a City staff member. Only contact details already published by the City are listed.
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Departments
19 departments
Administration
Board of Commissioners
Four Commissioners, elected to represent the citizens of Paris.
Services: City Commission meetings · Contact a Commissioner
City Clerk & Treasurer
Keeps official City records and supports the City Commission.
Services: Official records · Open records requests · Alcohol (ABC) licenses · Commission support
Phone: (859) 987-2110
Email: ssettles@paris.ky.gov
Address: 525 High Street, Paris, KY 40361
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Office of the City Manager
The City Manager also serves as the City’s ADA/504 Coordinator.
Services: City administration · ADA and accessibility requests
Phone: (859) 987-2110
Email: mbelcher@paris.ky.gov
Address: 525 High Street, Paris, KY 40361
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Office of the Mayor
Contact the Mayor of Paris.
Services: Contact the Mayor
Phone: (859) 987-2110
Email: mayorplummer@paris.ky.gov
Address: 525 High Street, Paris, KY 40361
Employment and Human Resources
Human Resources
City jobs, applications, and employee benefits.
Services: Job openings · Employment applications · Employee benefits
Phone: (859) 987-2110, ext. 3109
Email: humanresources@paris.ky.gov
Address: 525 High Street, Paris, KY 40361
Finance and Taxes
Finance & Administrative Staff
Payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, grants, and administrative support.
Services: Accounts payable · Payroll · Purchasing and grants
Phone: (859) 987-2110
Address: 525 High Street, Paris, KY 40361
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tax & Licensing Office
Property tax bills, occupational licenses, and business taxes.
Services: Property tax · Occupational licenses · Business taxes
Phone: (859) 987-3653
Email: ehoward@paris.ky.gov
Address: 525 High Street, Paris, KY 40361
Parks and Recreation
Parks & Recreation
Parks are managed jointly with Bourbon County. The Parks Director handles Legion Park and all other parks.
Services: Park reservations · Park information
Phone: (859) 954-1643 (Parks Director)
Planning and Development
Permits & Maps
Permits go through the Paris-Bourbon County Joint Planning Commission. City maps and GIS are handled by the City.
Services: Building and zoning permits (Joint Planning Commission) · City maps and GIS
Phone: (859) 987-2150 (Joint Planning Commission)
Email: mmynear@paris.ky.gov
Public Safety
Fire & EMS
Paris Fire Department and EMS. In an emergency, call 911.
Services: Fire safety inspections · CPR classes · Station tours · Copies of fire reports
Phone: 859-987-2120 (Station 1, non-emergency)
After hours: 911 (emergencies)
Email: firechief@paris.ky.gov
Address: Station 1: 313 High Street · Station 2: 1097 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Police Department
Paris Police Department. In an emergency, call 911.
Services: Non-emergency police · Police careers · Emergency alert signup
Phone: (859) 987-2100, ext. 2
After hours: 911 (emergencies)
Address: 525 High Street, 3rd Floor, Paris, KY 40361
Streets and Infrastructure
Paris Recycling & Waste Depot
City drop-off for recycling and waste. Garbage pickup is through Rumpke.
Services: Recycling drop-off · Waste drop-off
Phone: (859) 987-2114
Email: msmith@paris.ky.gov
Address: 300 Thornberry Way, Paris, KY 40361
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (open during lunch)
Public Works
City streets, signs, debris, and the Recycling & Waste Depot.
Services: Potholes and street signs (call or text 866-974-2110) · Fallen trees and debris in the street · Snow removal
Phone: (859) 987-2115
After hours: (859) 987-2100
Email: msmith@paris.ky.gov
Address: 4 Legion Drive, Paris, KY 40361
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Utilities
Electric Department
The City-owned electric distribution system.
Services: Report a problem 24/7: call or text 866-974-2110 · Outage map · Solar net metering
Phone: (859) 987-2122
After hours: 866-974-2110 (call or text, 24/7)
Email: asparkman@paris.ky.gov
Address: Service center: 4A Legion Rd, Paris, KY 40361
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Field Operations
Maintains water and sewer lines, meters, and utility locates.
Services: Water and sewer line maintenance · Meters · Utility locates
Phone: (859) 987-2110, ext. 3150
After hours: (859) 953-2041
Email: sharney@paris.ky.gov
Address: 6500 Martin Luther King Blvd., Paris, KY 40361
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Power Plant
The City's power plant.
Services: Power generation
Phone: (859) 987-2110, ext. 3180
Email: cdale@paris.ky.gov
Address: 702 Scott Avenue, Paris, KY 40361
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (closed 12:00 – 1:00 PM)
Utility Billing (Combined Utilities)
Electric, water, and sewer bills, and starting, stopping, or transferring service.
Services: Utility bills · Start, stop, or transfer service · Pay by phone: 1-833-735-2765
Phone: (859) 987-2110
After hours: (859) 953-2041 (water or sewer problems)
Email: customer@paris.ky.gov
Address: 525 High Street, Paris, KY 40361
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wastewater Treatment Plant
The City’s wastewater treatment plant. Handles sewer backups and pretreatment.
Services: Sewer backups · Pretreatment permits · Plant visits (call ahead)
Phone: (859) 987-2116
After hours: (859) 987-2100
Email: mharris@paris.ky.gov
Address: 6500 Martin Luther King Blvd., Paris, KY 40361
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Water Treatment Plant
The City’s water treatment plant.
Services: Drinking water · Water quality reports
Phone: (859) 987-2118
After hours: (859) 987-2100
Email: csmart@paris.ky.gov
Address: 700 Scott Avenue, Paris, KY 40361
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Contact details checked against City web pages: October 6, 2026.
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