Year of Publication

2023

College

Martin School of Public Policy and Administration

Date Available

4-28-2023

Degree Name

Master of Public Administration

Committee Chair

Dr. William Hoyt

Committee Member

Dr. Iuliia Shybalkina

Committee Member

Dr. David Agrawal

Committee Member

David Duttlinger

Executive Summary

To provide essential services without imposing an unreasonable financial burden on their residents, local governments, particularly those with a declining population or tax base, are seeking ways to maximize their resources. Municipal consolidation is one of the solutions that many local governments have considered. This study aimed to determine if municipal consolidation would improve the efficiency and financial standing of the Estill County, Kentucky cities of Irvine and Ravenna. The study's findings suggest that consolidation could lead to cost benefits for both cities. However, due to the limited availability of data, further research is required to gain a complete understanding of how consolidation would impact the efficiency and financial standing of Irvine and Ravenna.

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