Written by Boone County Commissioner Jesse Brewer As a Boone County Commissioner, I have had the opportunity to work closely with business leaders, developers, financial institutions, housing professionals, and working families across Northern Kentucky. One thing becomes very clear when you serve in local government: public policy matters. The people we elect to higher office […]
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Letters to the Editor: Let’s not convert our farmland of statewide importance to industry
Written by John Robbins Once dominated by farming, Kenton County in 2026 is split between its very developed, crowded northern half and its sparsely populated southern half which still has plenty farmland, greenspace and nature. Current Fiscal Court leaders, all living in the county’s developed northern half, seem hell-bent on forcing their plan for industrial […]
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Opinion: Why am I receiving anti-Hand mailers from Fairfax, Virginia?
Written by Sheryle Pinson Opening the mailbox is an adventure these days. Each day scary-looking campaign mailers turn up to sway me with dark tones, grunge overlays to make the paper look dirty, AI-generated images, HUGE CAPITAL LETTERS warning me about the nefarious secret [insert candidate name] doesn’t want me to know. These mailers scream, […]
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Opinion: The most dangerous part of pregnancy in Kentucky happens after you leave the hospital
Written by Maddie Beans, a researcher focused on maternal and infant health systems and public health policy, and the founder of the Birth Equity Observatory Most mothers in Kentucky are discharged within days of giving birth. Before they leave, the clinical work is complete. The delivery is documented, discharge instructions are reviewed, and a follow-up […]
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Letter to the Editor: A public servant, not a politician
Written by Mark Kunkel It’s easy to become cynical about government today. Too often, we see politicians focused more on staying in office than serving the people who elected them. That’s why I appreciate leaders who step forward with a genuine desire to serve. Chet Hand is one of those people. Before entering local politics, […]
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Opinion: Continued leadership/proven results
Written by Geoff Besecker – Campbell County Commissioner Living in Grant’s Lick for the past number of decades has been a true blessing. My wife Toni and I raised our 4 boys here and we are both retired educators having served a combined 60+ years in Campbell County Schools. Together we spend quite a bit […]
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Letter to the Editor: The only choice with a voice for the unborn.
To the Editor, “The unborn may be the only constituency in Washington with no lobbyists — which may be why I keep showing up.” – Thomas Massie Thomas Massie has represented the 4th District of Kentucky with courage and fortitude. He stands not only for those who can vote, but especially he stands up for […]
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Opinion: Understanding property taxes in Kenton County
Written by Darlene Plummer, Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator “You raised my taxes.” After more than a decade serving as Kenton County’s Property Valuation Administrator (PVA), that’s a phrase I still hear far too often. And each time, it reinforces something important: there is still confusion about how property taxes actually work and what the […]
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Opinion: Boone County needs Chet Hand
Written by Verona resident, Cecilia Tombelli Boone County in Northern Kentucky has attracted many of us because it is a wonderful place to live. Rolling hills, pleasant weather, a peaceful community, plentiful jobs, schools and lakes. But growth since the 90’s has brought challenges in infrastructure, housing, traffic, and development. Those growing pains require leadership […]
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Opinion: The Chet Hand I know
Written by Robert Norris The race for Boone County Judge Executive seems to be everywhere this year, at least by all the signs. While I do not know Gary Moore personally, I do know Chet Hand—and I’ve known him since he moved here. At that time, Chet was hired into a role where he reported […]