Written by Andy Schabell, the Mayor of Alexandria and a candidate for Campbell County Judge/Executive
Hello, my name is Andy Schabell, and I’m running for Campbell County Judge Executive.
I’m a husband, a father, a lifelong Campbell County resident, a former volunteer firefighter and EMT, a transportation professional, and the Mayor of Alexandria.
I live in Alexandria with my wife, Amanda, and our children, Brooklyn and John. Our daughter Katlyn lives in Kenton County, and I give her a hard time that she will not be able to vote for me in this election.
My roots in Campbell County run deep. The Schabell family has called Campbell County home for at least six generations, with roots here dating back to the 1860s. This is where I grew up, where I’m raising my family, where I’ve worked, where I’ve served, and where I learned what public service really means.
I first got involved in public service as a volunteer firefighter and nationally registered EMT. That experience changed the way I see leadership. I’ve been on the receiving end of 911 calls. I’ve worked alongside first responders. I’ve met people on the worst days of their lives, and some on the last days of their lives.
That teaches you something.
It teaches you that public service is not about titles or speeches. It’s about showing up when people need you most. It’s about staying calm, making decisions, listening, and doing the job in front of you.
That’s the same approach I’ve tried to bring to local government.
I served three terms on Alexandria City Council before being elected Mayor of Alexandria, where I’m now serving my second term. During that time, Alexandria has worked hard to manage taxpayer dollars responsibly, maintain clean audits, improve transparency, invest in infrastructure, and keep moving our city forward.
We post agendas. We livestream meetings. We do the public’s business in public. We make sure people can see what their government is doing.
That matters to me.
Government shouldn’t feel distant from the people it serves. Residents should know who is making decisions, why those decisions are being made, and how their money is being spent. They should feel like they can reach their elected officials and get a straight answer.
That is one of the biggest things I stand for: accessible, accountable government. My cell phone number is public because I believe people should be able to reach the people who represent them. If you have a question, concern, or idea, you can call or text me at 859-242-1186.
I also believe experience matters, but experience shouldn’t just mean how long someone has held a title. Experience should mean what you’ve done, what you’ve learned, and whether you are still willing to work hard, ask questions, and look at problems with fresh eyes.
My experience isn’t limited to city government. I’ve spent many years working in transportation and logistics, including hands on experience as a truck driver operating 53 foot trailers and now working in corporate transportation management. That background gives me a practical understanding of roads, traffic, infrastructure, supply chains, and the daily challenges faced by working people and businesses.
When people talk about road projects, traffic flow, emergency response, economic development, or regional planning, those aren’t abstract issues to me. They are real-world issues that affect families, workers, businesses, first responders, and taxpayers every day.
Campbell County deserves leadership that understands that.
Regional cooperation is important. Northern Kentucky works best when Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties work together. But regionalism should never mean Campbell County gets left behind.
My priority will always be Campbell County.
Our roads. Our taxpayers. Our families. Our future.
I believe in working with others, but I also believe leadership means standing up for the people you represent. Campbell County needs someone who will be at the table, prepared, engaged, and willing to fight for our fair share.
I’m not running because I think everything is broken. Campbell County is a good place to live, work, and raise a family. But good doesn’t mean we stop asking how to do better.
I’m proud of my record in Alexandria, but I’m not running on titles. I’m running because I believe public service should be visible, accountable, practical, and focused on results.
After nearly 28 years with the same person in office, I believe Campbell County is ready for new leadership, new energy, and a renewed focus on every community.
Elected office belongs to the people, not to the person holding the office.
This election will decide who leads Campbell County as our next Judge Executive. The Republican primary is Tuesday, May 19, with early voting on May 14, 15, and 16.
I would be honored to earn your vote.
Andy Schabell
Mayor of Alexandria
Candidate for Campbell County Judge Executive
Andy4CampbellCounty.com