The following op-ed is written by Chet Hand, candidate in the Republican primary for Boone Co. Commissioner – District 2 My name is Chet Hand and I am running for County Commissioner on the Boone County fiscal court. Two years ago, I realized that we were losing our Country at a rapid pace. This was […]
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Gary Moore: Why I’m running for Boone Co. judge/executive
The following op-ed is written by Boone Co. Judge/Executive Gary Moore, a candidate for reelection in the Republican primary on May 17 I humbly ask for your vote on Tuesday, May 17th. I am seeking another term because I love working for you each day and we have so much more to accomplish! Over the next four […]
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Steve Pendery: Why I’m running for Campbell Co. judge/executive
The following op-ed is written by Campbell Co. Judge/Executive Steve Pendery, a candidate for reelection in the Republican primary on May 17 I’m running for re-election as Campbell County Judge-Executive for the simple reason, that while we have come a long way as a county, there are still many opportunities to make Campbell County even […]
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Andrea Janovic: Why I’m running for Campbell Co. Family Court judge
The following op-ed is written by Andrea Janovic, candidate for Campbell Co. Family Court judge I have spent seventeen years as an attorney serving clients throughout northern Kentucky. Family law cases have always been the largest portion of my practice. As you can imagine, these cases present unique challenges because they involve emotion and often bring […]
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Get to know the candidates running for Kenton County clerk and their thoughts on voter fraud
Incumbent Kenton County Clerk Gabrielle Summe faces one challenger, Danny Whitacre, in the Republican primary on May 17. Summe has been the Kenton County Clerk for the past 12 years. She was first elected to the office in 2010. Gabrielle Summe (R) In 2010, Summe became the first female county Clerk elected to office in […]
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Danny Whitacre: Why I’m running for Kenton Co. Clerk
The following op-ed is written by Danny Whitacre, a candidate in the Republican primary for Kenton Co. Clerk Had you asked me a year ago if I would ever enter a political race, I would have emphatically replied, “Never!” After trying to understand why Kenton County ranks as the 62nd most-corrupt county in the USA regarding the […]
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Gabrielle Summe: Why I’m running for Kenton Co. Clerk
The following op-ed is written by Kenton Co. Clerk Gabrielle Summe, a candidate for reelection in the Republican primary on May 17 I have been your County Clerk for 12 years. I am running for re-election because there is always more to be accomplished for the citizens of Kenton County. There are several on-going projects […]
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Abigail Voelker: Why I’m running for Campbell Co. Family Court judge
The following op-ed is written by Abigail Voelker, candidate in the primary for Campbell County Family Court judge The question posed is specifically, “Why Am I Running for Election this Year?” The truth is, for many years, I have been intentional with my career path and preparing for this opportunity to run as your next Campbell […]
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James Daley: Why I’m running for Campbell Co. jailer
The following op-ed is written by Campbell Co. Jailer James Daley, a candidate for reelection in the Republican primary The Campbell County Jailer is responsible for housing up to 700 inmates daily, the oversight of 125 staff members, an annual budget of approximately $15 million, providing adequate medical care for all inmates, inmate nutrition, providing […]
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So what does a judge/executive do?
The judge/executive is like the CEO of a county. While having no judicial power, the judge/executive is the chair and a voting member of the Fiscal Court. Their main responsibilities are creating a county budget and administering the budget as approved by the fiscal court, oversight of the funds, appointing county personnel and forming relationships […]