Written by Bradley Fennell, incumbent candidate for Fort Thomas City Council As a council member for less than a year, a primary concern has been the need for greater clarity and transparency in the detailed breakdown of expenditures. I want to establish a budget process that is easier for both Council and residents to understand. […]
Category: Opinion
Opinion: Jeannine Bell “JB” Smith for Crescent Springs City Council
Written by Jeannine Bell “JB” Smith, candidate for Crescent Springs City Council I am not a politician. I am an educator committed to excellence and investment in my community, dedicating 30 years in Kenton County Schools. As a master teacher, I wore many hats as teachers always do serving students, parents and community. It is […]
Opinion: Ed Gallrein – service above self
Written by Ed Gallrein, candidate for U.S. House District 4 There are moments in life when you are called to serve. For me, that call began on a Kentucky family farm, where I learned that hard work is not something you talk about. It is something you do. You get up before the sun. You […]
Opinion: Jay Fossett – Why I’m running for Covington City Council
Written by Jay Fossett, candidate for Covington City Council Many people ask me why I’m running for Covington City Council after previously serving as Covington City Manager and City Solicitor and as Dayton, Ky., City Administrator for the past six years. The reason is simple: I love the City of Covington, and I think my […]
Opinion: Mike Radwanski: Why I’m running for re-election to the Newport City Commission
Written by Mike Radwanski, Newport City Commissioner I’m seeking reelection to the Newport Board of Commissioners to continue projects started since taking office in 2023. For example, Festival Park and General James Taylor Park have had significant community engagement over the years. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change our riverfront in a way that […]
Opinion: Public service, not politics: why I’m running for Boone County Commissioner
Written by John Schickel, candidate for Boone County Commissioner Public service has been the thread running through every chapter of my life. It is also the reason I am seeking to represent you as your county commissioner. People often ask why I got into politics. My answer has always been the same: my job is […]
Opinion: Newport – a record of advocacy and a vision for the Future
Written by Ken Rechtin, Newport City Commissioner Public service is about more than attending meetings and voting on ordinances. It is about listening to residents, bringing people together, addressing difficult problems, and advocating for the long-term interests of the community we serve. As a Newport city commissioner, I have tried to make that principle the […]
Opinion: Florence deserves a council built for the work
Written by Aaron Gillum, candidate for Florence City Council Elected office is not a mantle I’m chasing. The most important titles I will ever hold are husband, father, and faithful servant. I love my wife of 19 years, and together we are raising two amazing boys who keep us moving. Their grandparents join us each […]
Opinion: We need ASAP, ASAP
Written by Terri Burke, KY District 4 Advocate One in 3 older adults dies of Alzheimer’s or another dementia. This disease kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. Dementia is a disease that still carries a stigma, and many people avoid talking with their doctor about symptoms. I was with my parents […]
Opinion: The hidden billing practices raising healthcare costs
Written by Tom Stephens, Executive Director of the Kentucky Association of Health Plans The hidden billing practices raising healthcare costs Sophisticated new mark-up schemes, provider consolidation, and dated diagnosis criteria are all impacting Kentuckians There is no single explanation for America’s high healthcare costs. But any serious effort to control them must start with hospitals. […]
