Candidate spotlight
Candidate for: Fort Thomas City Council
Status: Challenger
Mary Anne “Annie” Brown said she decided to run for Fort Thomas City Council because of the recent scrutiny surrounding council operations.
Her decision to run said ultimately comes from a long-standing commitment to civic involvement and a belief that thoughtful, steady leadership matters, especially during challenging moments.
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Brown faces a Fort Thomas City Council primary on May 19 against: Allison Alessandro, Steve Arey, Ken Bowman, Adam Blau, Brad Fennell, Frances Hoffman, Brandon Long, Lauren McIntosh, Ben Pendery, Huey Pergrem, Brandon Roller, Hunter Schlosser, Eric Strange and Ashley Sullivan.
Brown’s connection to the community, she said, goes back decades.
As a child and young adult, she volunteered at the Fort Thomas VA Nursing Home, where she was honored with the James H. Parke Award for Youth Volunteers through the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service program. In the late 1990s, she was part of a grassroots effort to restore overgrown trails and develop the first legal mountain biking trails in Northern Kentucky at Tower Park, working in collaboration with city staff and local advocates to create a space that continues to be used by bikers, hikers and families today.
More recently, she has been active in the community as a small business owner and vendor at the Fort Thomas Farmers Market for the past five years, and as a member of the Fort Thomas Renaissance Board for over two years.
These experiences, she said, have given her a practical understanding of both the opportunities and challenges facing the city.
“I’m approaching this candidacy thoughtfully,” Brown said. “I believe in steady, responsible leadership, open communication, and a focus on the long-term well-being of the community. I’m always open to respectful conversation and look forward to continuing to engage with residents.”