Bowling Green City Hall: 270-393-3000. Mayor Todd Alcott, four at-large commissioners, City Manager Jeff Meisel, police non-emergency 270-393-4000 and more.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Names and numbers come from the City of Bowling Green’s Board of Commissioners page, senior management page and department pages. Main number: 270-393-3000.

Bowling Green has a city manager form of government, in place since 1969. The Board of Commissioners, a mayor and four commissioners, sets policy; the city manager runs day-to-day operations. City Hall is at 1001 College St.

Who to call first

  • Emergency: 911
  • City Hall main line: 270-393-3000
  • Report a problem (potholes, junk cars, overgrown lots, street issues): Citizen Information and Assistance, 270-393-3444, or report it online
  • Police non-emergency and animal concerns (24 hours): 270-393-4000
  • Power, water, sewer: Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, 270-782-1200; power outages 270-782-4302

Mayor and Board of Commissioners

The mayor serves a four-year term; the four commissioners serve two-year terms. All commissioners are elected at large and represent the whole city; there are no wards or districts. Email addresses are as the city lists them.

Office Name Email
Mayor Todd Alcott todd.alcott@bgky.org
Commissioner Carlos Bailey carlos.bailey@bgky.org
Commissioner Dana Beasley-Brown dana.beasleybrown@bgky.org
Commissioner Melinda Hill melinda.hill@bgky.org
Commissioner Sue Parrigin sue.parrigin@bgky.org

Meetings: first and third Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Commission Chamber, 1001 College St. The next meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 20; check the meeting calendar. Agendas are posted on the Board of Commissioners page, and meetings are recorded on the city’s video page.

City staff

Office Who Phone
City manager Jeff Meisel 270-393-3000
Assistant city manager Katie Schaller-Ward 270-393-3000
City attorney and City Clerk’s office (Law Department) Hillary Hightower, city attorney; Ashley Jackson, city clerk 270-393-3045
Finance, property tax, business licenses Erin Ballou, chief financial officer 270-393-3000
Neighborhood and Community Services (code compliance, housing, building permits) Brent Childers, director 270-393-3000
Building permits and inspections Building Division 270-393-3615
Public Works (streets, potholes, signs, sidewalks) Andy Souza, director 270-393-3628; street issues 270-393-3363
Parks and Recreation Brent Belcher, director 270-393-3249
Police Michael Delaney, chief Non-emergency 270-393-4000
Fire Justin Brooks, chief Non-emergency 270-393-3702
Human resources Erin Hulsey, director 270-393-3000
Information technology Donnita Weeks, director 270-393-3000

Department offices: Finance and the Law Department at the City Hall Annex, 1017 College St.; Neighborhood and Community Services at 707 E. Main Ave.; Public Works at 1011 College St.; the Police Department at 911 Kentucky St.; Fire Department administration at 625 E. Sixth Ave. Most offices are open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

Code enforcement and animal control

  • Code violations (junk, trash, overgrown grass, unsafe housing, missing house numbers): Neighborhood and Community Services, 270-393-3444, or report online. Division support: 270-393-3102.
  • Animal concerns: call 270-393-4000, 24 hours a day. Dogs must be leashed or confined on the owner’s property.
  • Lost and found pets: all city impounds go to the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society, 1924 Louisville Road, 270-842-8572.

Utilities

  • Electric, water and sewer: Bowling Green Municipal Utilities (BGMU), 801 Center St., 270-782-1200, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays; dispatch 24 hours. Outages: 270-782-4302. See our power outages guide.
  • Trash: Scott Waste Services, 270-783-4016. See our trash and recycling guide.

County offices

Bowling Green is in Warren County. County services, including property tax bills, vehicle tags and elections, are handled by county offices:

  • Warren County Sheriff’s Office (county tax bills): 270-842-1633
  • Warren County Clerk (vehicle registration, elections, deeds): elections 270-843-5306
  • Warren County PVA (property values): 270-843-3268

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number for Bowling Green City Hall?

The City of Bowling Green’s main number is 270-393-3000. City Hall is at 1001 College St.

Who is the mayor of Bowling Green, Kentucky?

Todd Alcott is mayor. He serves on the Board of Commissioners with four at-large commissioners: Carlos Bailey, Dana Beasley-Brown, Melinda Hill and Sue Parrigin.

When does the Bowling Green City Commission meet?

The Board of Commissioners meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Commission Chamber at City Hall, 1001 College St.

What is the Bowling Green police non-emergency number?

270-393-4000, answered 24 hours a day. It is also the number for animal concerns in the city. Call 911 for emergencies.

How do I report a pothole or code violation in Bowling Green?

Call Citizen Information and Assistance at 270-393-3444, which forwards requests to the right department, or use the city’s online Report a Problem page.