What you need to know The role of county surveyor in Northern Kentucky is one of the region’s lesser-known elected positions, but it plays a vital part in maintaining precise property boundaries and supporting county land management. In Kentucky, each county elects a surveyor to a four-year term. The role has its roots in the […]
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County commissioners and what to know about them
Kentucky county governments are extensions of the state government that operate at a more localized level. County governmental operations are carried out by fiscal courts, which, in spite of their names, have no judicial role. Instead, they exercise legislative and executive power, similar to a city council or the general assembly. County governments have several […]
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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 does a school board do?
Across Northern Kentucky, local voters hold the power to decide who sets the vision for their schools — electing nonpartisan board members who oversee budgets, policies and superintendents. School board members are elected on a nonpartisan ballot in even-numbered years. Members serve four-year terms that are staggered so that no more than three members of […]
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What do Kentucky’s House and Senate do, and why should I care?
What you need to know What exactly do senators and representatives do, and how does that affect everyday people in Northern Kentucky? Both are state lawmakers who introduce and vote on legislation whenever the state legislature is in session. Both are elected to represent Kentuckians based on equal representation under the law. State senators and […]
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What does a county clerk do?
What you need to know Boone County Clerk Justin Crigler believes the clerk’s office is the front door of a county’s administrative operations. Whether registering a car, recording a property deed or casting a ballot, residents interact with the clerk’s office more frequently than almost any other county department. “I consider the County Clerk’s Office […]
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What does a county jailer do?
Kentucky is the only state in the country that elects a jailer. Kentucky jailers are responsible for inmate processing and maintaining order in the jail. They serve four-year terms and do not have term limits. Not every county jailer actually operates a jail. Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties all have jails, but in some smaller […]
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Kenton County Commissioner Beth Sewell announces 2026 reelection bid
Longtime Kenton County Commissioner Beth Sewell announced she would seek reelection in 2026. Sewell, who was first elected to the fiscal court in 2010, represents Kenton County’s 1st District. Kenton County commissioners serve four-year terms. Candidates can begin filing for election on Wednesday, November 5. Sewell announced her reelection bid during a fiscal court meeting […]
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McConnell’s open seat draws four GOP contenders to NKY
Four Senate hopefuls laid out competing conservative visions for Kentucky’s future as the 2026 race to succeed Mitch McConnell heats up. The republican candidates for the 2026 U.S. Senate race spoke at the Kenton County Republican Party Fall Fest on Saturday. The U.S. Senate race is one to watch in 2026 because McConnell, who first […]
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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 […]
