Tony Schmiade is a Republican candidate for Kenton County Commissioner – District 2
My name is Tony Schmiade.
I decided to run for Kenton County commissioner because there is too much government outreach. I am a lifelong county resident and 3rd generation public servant. I am not a career politician. I live on a small farm in Kenton County with my wife of 27 years. We have raised three boys and we enjoy spending time with our grandkids, teaching them how to garden and how to raise cattle.
I have worked hard to provide for my family and I don’t need the county government standing there with their hand out wanting me to pay more taxes and fees. Property taxes keep going up and our kids and grandkids will not have an opportunity to keep the family farm if something doesn’t change.
I feel a big problem is taxation without representation. Certain agencies and boards such as the library, health department, and PDS all receive tax money directly from your property taxes. These are appointed positions, not elected by the taxpayer.
I also oppose medical mandates. Kenton County residents, business owners, employees, and students have a God-given right to make their own decisions. Our county officials failed to protect our livelihood by complying with state mandates. Unelected bureaucrats made decisions affecting our livelihood and no one was held accountable.
When I get elected as your county commissioner I will fight for fiscal responsibility and full transparency in county government by decreasing the millions of tax dollars in contingency appropriations in the budget. I will fight to take less out of the taxpayer’s pocket.
In conclusion, my heart and soul tell me that we need change and it needs to start at the local level. I want future generations to prosper in Kenton County. I am proud of where I come from and I want what is best for my family, friends, and fellow Kenton County residents.