Leslie County Fiscal Court
Established 1878 · Hyden, Kentucky · Heart of the Appalachians
22010 Main St, Hyden, KY 41749
(606)672-3200
Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Governing Leslie County
The Leslie County Fiscal Court is the governing body of Leslie County, Kentucky — responsible for county roads, solid waste, parks, public safety coordination, and the stewardship of county facilities and finances.
Composed of the elected County Judge-Executive and the magistrates of each district, the court meets in open session monthly at the historic Leslie County Courthouse in Hyden. Residents are welcome to attend.
Formed in 1878 from portions of Clay, Harlan, and Perry counties and named for Kentucky Governor Preston Leslie, the county is home to roughly 10,500 residents and some of the most striking landscape in the Commonwealth.
At a Glance
County Seat — Hyden
Founded — 1878
Population — 10,513
Area — ~404 sq mi
Time Zone — Eastern (ET)
Region — Eastern Kentucky
County Judge-Executive - William Lewis
Public Notices & Legal Postings
OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Environmental Review — Leeco Road Campground Sewer Extension Project
Comments must be received by August 1, 2026
The Leslie County Fiscal Court provides notice that an environmental review has been completed for the proposed Leeco Road Campground Sewer Extension Project, funded in part by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The project will extend sanitary sewer service to the Leeco Road area, eliminating approximately 40 failing septic systems within the drainage area of the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River.
A Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) was published on January 24, 2025. The full Environmental Review Record is available for public inspection at the Leslie County Courthouse during regular office hours.
On or about June 19, 2026, the Fiscal Court will submit a request to the Kentucky Department for Local Government (DLG) for release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
Submit comments to: Jennifer Asher, Kentucky River Area Development District (KRADD) 941 N. Main Street, Hazard, KY 41701 jennifer.asher@kradd.org (606) 436-3158
Notice posted: June 1, 2026 Responsible Entity: William Lewis, Leslie County Judge-Executive