Steve Pendery

Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery is the incumbent, first elected to the position in 1998.

Pendery will face Alexandria Mayor Andy Schabell in the May primary.

Pendery is a life-long Campbell Countian who grew up in Fort Thomas and graduated from Highlands High School. He and his wife, Dana, live in Fort Thomas. Their son Chase is a U.S. Air Force pilot, and their daughter Allie is a physician. The family is members of Christ Church, UCC, in Fort Thomas.

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In the next four years, Pendery said he plans to focus on maintaining the county’s momentum in job creation and economic growth, steering projects where they’re wanted and needed.

Roads and traffic are always at or near the top of residents’ concerns, and, therefore, Pendery said, will continue to be a focus of his. The county has helped build a team across NKY that has made Route 536 its top priority in this legislative session. When completed, Route 536 will be a major east-west artery, easing traffic in and around Alexandria and on I-275.

He said maintaining infrastructure is also a constant need in the county. Pendery is and will continue to address infrastructure needs, including a $10 million investment in AJ Jolly Park, which Pendery said will ensure safety and future recreational enjoyment for the next generation.

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“We’ve been successful because we manage the county without the kinds of politics that have turned off so many citizens,” Pendery said. “Residents want to keep more of what they earn, drive on safe roads, have access to parks and recreation, live in safe, thriving communities and otherwise be left alone. We’ve delivered on all of those goals.”

He said the county and its allies are focused on building a larger, highly skilled workforce and on expanding the supply of housing for our residents, workers, kids and grandkids.