Sharmili Reddy was appointed the 35th city manager of Covington, KY, in August 2025. Before joining Covington, Sharmili served as the Executive Director of Planning and Development Services of Kenton County, which provides planning, community development, zoning, code enforcement, building, engineering, and GIS services to 20 jurisdictions in Kenton County. Before that, Sharmili was the City Administrator for Fort Mitchell, KY.
Sharmili has always been involved in various community efforts. She currently serves on the Horizon Community Foundation Board of Trustees, is the chair-elect for the American Planning Association's Economic Development Division, and is also a member of Leadership Cincinnati Class 39.
Due to her contributions, Sharmili has been honored with the American Society of Public Administrators Greater Cincinnati Chapter's Career Achievement Award, the Outstanding Woman of NKY Award, the 40 Under 40 Award sponsored by the Cincinnati Business Courier, the YWCA's Rising Star Award, the Legacy's Next Generation Leadership Award in the Government category, and the first Skyward Salutes Award.