Slone Named KLC City Employee of the Year
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) recognized Pikeville Deputy City Manager Bradley Slone as the 2024 KLC City Employee of the Year. KLC and award sponsor Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP surprised Slone with the award at a Friday morning ceremony during the KLC Conference & Expo in Lexington. Slone’s dedication to his community and exceptional leadership during a time of transition were among the reasons a panel of judges selected him for the prestigious recognition. He served as interim city manager in 2023 while maintaining his responsibilities as deputy city manager.
City employees and elected officials praised Slone for ensuring a seamless transition. They described his leadership as compassionate, kind, and effective, with many noting that the city “did not miss a beat” during the period of change.
Since joining the City of Pikeville in 2017, Slone has been instrumental in the management and execution of several key projects. These include the recent construction of a new fire station, a pilot program for license plate reading video cameras, significant updates to the city’s website, and the development of a downtown economic incentive plan. Under his tenure, Pikeville has also become a Gigabit City, developed a pedestrian tunnel and bikeways project, and provided ADA-compliant playground equipment for disabled children.
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