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
Leeco Campground Sewer Project
Combined Environmental Notice
Comments must be received by August 10, 2026
The Leslie County Fiscal Court has published a Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Request for Release of Funds for the Leeco Campground Sewer Project.
The complete legal notice, including information on the Environmental Review Record and instructions for submitting comments, is available in the PDF below.
Notice posted: July 21, 2026 Responsible Entity: William Lewis, Leslie County Judge-Executive