Carol Franzen, who currently serves as an Independence city council member, announced Thursday she would run for the city’s mayoral seat in 2026. Franzen has served on the council since 2002. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to represent the diverse voices of Independence on city council,” Franzen wrote in a statement. “I […]
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What makes a candidate eligible to run, and who decides if they’re not?
What you need to know A clown is running to be Ludlow’s mayor. Literally. Paul Hallinan Miller is a former Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Clown and the face of both Bircus Brewing and Circus Mojo, which provides training in circus performance. Miller also filed to run for the Ludlow mayoral seat next […]
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Lakeside Park councilwoman announces resignation
Councilwoman Cassi Schabell of Lakeside Park has announced her resignation from the city council. Schabell explained her resignation was due to moving to Edgewood in a post on voicesoflakesidepark.com. “My recent move to Edgewood necessitates my resignation, but I will always value the relationships I built here and the opportunity to serve,” Schabell wrote in […]
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Former Rich’s Proper chef files to run for Covington City Council
Tom Hull, the former head brewer for Christian Moerlein Brewing Company and head chef at Rich’s Proper Food and Drink, located on Madison Avenue, has filed to run for a seat on the new Covington City Council. Hull filed his paperwork on Nov. 12. “The people who have been here living and working in Covington […]
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Some Boone County election results improperly certified, motion says
What you need to know Just when the issues surrounding last year’s local elections in Union were seemingly resolved, a new motion has been submitted to the Boone County Circuit Court alleging that the Boone County Board of Elections improperly certified multiple election results last year. Additionally, the motion argues, Deputy Clerk Stacy Adkins may […]
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Why you should care about who your city’s mayor is
Mayors are the central executives of cities, right? That means they’re the boss, right? Well, usually but not always. Mayoral power, like legislative power, is dependent upon the type of government the city uses. Still, regardless of the exact powers of mayors, there are a handful of duties that carry across each government form. Mayors […]
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What’s the point of a city council (or commission or city manager)?
Local legislators’ primary responsibilities, whether in Kentucky or anywhere in the U.S., are to set local laws, tax policies, and allocate funding for public services such as police, fire and public works. They also work to encourage economic development and business growth, foster the pubic image and reputation of a city, (sometimes) issue zoning decisions […]
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Union recognizes new Board of Elections voting precincts after 2024 ballot mix-up
The City of Union has officially recognized the Boone County Board of Elections’ reorganization of countywide voting precincts in an effort to minimize future ballot confusion in the wake of the 2024 election. On Monday, the Union City Commission acknowledged the board of elections’ reorganization of the county’s voting precincts, eight of which have ties […]
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Elsmere ‘chicken man’ announces mayoral run
Eric Bunzow, former deputy clerk at the Kenton County Clerk’s office known locally as the “Elsmere chicken man,” announced his intention to run for Elsmere’s mayoral seat. He made the announcement on Friday after filing a statement of spending intent with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance. “I’m running for mayor because I believe in […]
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Aubuchon announces intent to run for re-election as Florence mayor
Florence Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon announced her intent to run for re-election on Wednesday. “I love my hometown, and I love leading our dedicated city team who work tirelessly to serve our residents, the vital Florence business community and visitors who want to see exactly what it means to be nationally recognized as the home […]
