Jeff Niceley

Jeff Niceley is one of two Republican candidates for Kenton County Commissioner in District 2, the county’s largest district, which covers much of the southern half of the county (note: Although commissioners’ seats are divided into districts, they are elected at-large, meaning everyone in the county can vote for them).

He will face fellow Republican Sherry Goodridge in the May primary. Whoever wins that race will face off against Democrat Benjamin Bach, who does not have a primary opponent, in the General Election.

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Jeff Niceley graduated from Lloyd High School in Erlanger and started his business, Niceley’s Heating, Cooling and Appliance Repair, while in still in college at the University of Kentucky, where he eventually earned a degree in marketing. He grew up in Erlanger but currently lives in Walton with his wife.

His sister, Diana Niceley, is an Erlanger City Council member and mayoral candidate. He is active in animal rescue efforts and is a certified pet therapy specialist who regularly visits senior centers to provide therapy. This will be his first foray into politics.

When asked what he hoped to accomplish if elected, Niceley said he hoped he could serve as a general voice for the people, noting that many of the residents he’s spoken to already “feel like they’re not being listened to.” He said he hoped to make himself available and even pitched regular town hall meetings where residents could voice their concerns.

Niceley was critical of the SRI initiative in the south county.

“I’m concerned about how that’s going to be handled,” Niceley said. “The increased traffic, the loss of our green space, our rural foundation.”

“I’m just a regular guy that wants to give back to the community,” Niceley also said.