Matt Miller (mayor)

Matt Miller is an American politician who serves as the mayor of Ashland, Ohio. He won election to the office in November 2017 and took office the following January as the 54th person to hold the position in the city. Miller came to the role after serving in local elected office and a state government position and his administration has centered on economic development along with major infrastructure and redevelopment initiatives in Ashland.

Miller previously served two full terms as an Ashland County commissioner and later worked as deputy director of business and human resources for the Ohio Department of Transportation District 3 office located in Ashland. At the time he ran for mayor he held an at-large seat on the Ashland City Council which he resigned before taking the new office. These experiences formed the foundation for his focus on practical local governance and collaboration with other officials.