Key Facts
Background
Kathleen “Kathy” Abbott graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a BA in writing seminars. She has served as a producer for ABC News and NBC News and was promoted to senior producer for NBC News. Abbott currently serves as President of Abbott Media Productions. She is also currently co-owner of StreamTime Live and ReelTime Animal Rescue [1, 2].
Abbott was elected to the Ashland Town Council in 2016 and currently serves as the Downtown Ashland Association Liaison and Richmond Region Tourism Liaison [2, 4].
Previously, Abbott has been involved with the Ashland Community Theatre Foundation, Hanover Arts and Activities Center, Ashland Museum, Train Day, Ashland Musical Variety Show, and a Parent-Teacher Association. Additionally, Abbott graduated from the Ashland Citizen’s Academy in 2016 [3].
Key Issues
Budget
Abbott supports the council’s budget adjustment to create a rainy day fund in anticipation of future economic fallout [3].
Community
Abbott wants to create more community-building events, find new ways to help disadvantaged families, and create relationships between neighborhoods and local organizations [3].
Economy
Abbott has been impressed by the existing prioritization of fiscal responsibility and economic development of the Ashland Town Council and wants it to continue. She also wants to aid local struggling businesses [3].
Infrastructure
Abbott wants to find ways to use neglected spaces [3].
Other
Abbott wants to fulfill Ashland’s potential as a regional and tourist destination [3].
Endorsements
No endorsements could be found.
Sources
1 Linkedln
2 Ashland Government Directory
3 Richmond Times-Dispatch
4 Downtown Ashland Association