Kris Knochelmann, the current judge/executive of Kenton County, filed for reelection with the state last week.
Knochelmann has served in the position since 2015. Prior to that, he served as a county commissioner from 2007 to 2015. He is running as a Republican.
“It’s been a historic run of great events and developments in Kenton County,” Knochelmann said in a campaign announcement. “Working side-by-side with so many who care for our community has been a highlight of my life, and I know there is much more we can accomplish in the next four years.”
Judges/executive are the head executives of county governments and, in fact, have no judicial function, in spite of what their titles may suggest.
Although the judge/executive has no judicial power, they are the chair and a voting member of the county’s fiscal court.
Their main responsibilities are creating a county budget and administering the budget as approved by the fiscal court, overseeing the funds, appointing county personnel, and forming relationships with organizations and industry leaders that support their county.
The judge/executive serves a four-year term and may be reelected indefinitely.
You can learn more about him at krisknochelmann.com.