Maria “Cari” McMurtry Garriga filed to run for the new Covington City Council on Monday. Her filing now puts the number of candidates running for the city council at seven. “I have continued to interact with the community, to walk the city and to remain informed on local government and municipal concerns,” Garriga said. “I […]
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Florence City Council race grows candidates as filing deadline nears
Three more candidates have filed to run for Florence City Council. Incumbent David Schneider and newcomer Shari Kilmer registered for the race on Jan. 5, according to the Kentucky Secretary of State’s website. In addition, incumbent Gary Winn filed for reelection on Dec. 30, while Jim Leach filed on Dec. 19. Schneider, Kilmer, Winn and […]
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Several candidates file for Florence City Council; mayor faces first challenger
An earlier version of this article spelled Lesley Chambers’ name incorrectly. LINK nky regrets the error. Several candidates have entered the race for Florence City Council, while incumbent Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon faces her first challenger. Joe Berkshire and Duane Froelicher have officially filed to run for Florence City Council, according to the Kentucky Registry […]
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Sarah Thompson files to run for Ludlow mayor
Sarah Thompson, who was appointed to fill Ludlow’s mayoral seat in September, filed for candidacy as the city’s mayor on Dec. 19. Thompson formerly served as a city council member, first elected in 2024, prior to her appointment, which occurred after the former Mayor, Chris Wright, resigned in August. “I am running for mayor in […]
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Carol Franzen announces run for Independence mayor
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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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 […]
