Covington Commissioner Ron Washington threw his hat into the ring for mayor on Friday, three days after Mayor Joe Meyer announced his retirement.
“We have accomplished quite a bit in the past several years,” Washington said in a press release. “But we need to make decisions and take actions that keep the momentum going. I’m ready to do that.”
Prior to sitting on the commission, Washington worked in Florence, where he was the city police department’s first African-American officer. He also worked for the Kenton County Sheriff’s office.
Washington said he hopes, if elected, to focus on economic and workforce development and other measures to build out Covington’s business and cultural landscape.
Current Mayor Joe Meyer announced his retirement at Tuesday night’s city commission meeting.
“It’s time,” Meyer said. “It was a difficult decision. I love this city. Of all the jobs that I’ve had my favorite has been mayor.”
Meyer’s last day as mayor will be Dec. 31, 2024.