The City of Ashley is a mayoral-style government with an elected mayor and six elected council people. Ashley offers its citizens peace of mind with a full-time police department, volunteer fire department, qualified Emergency Medical Technician staff, and a qualified first response team.
The city, active in statewide economic development, keeps moving forward in this time of economic and technological change. The city is active in the South Central Dakota Regional Council, the Dakota Heartland Champion Community, and many other economic development initiatives.
The city also relies on assistance from several local development organizations such as the Job Development Authority and Opportunities, Inc., which oversees the Ashley Endowment Fund.
Ashley also serves as the seat of McIntosh County, which was established in 1884. The city boasts possession of the 80-year-old county courthouse, which houses county offices as well as the county court of law. The county has several agencies including Health, Social Services, Sheriff Department, Ag Extension Service, District Attorney, as well as proper area for deeds and registry.
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