Incumbent Campbell County District 3 Commissioner Tom Lampe, a Republican, is looking to be elected to his third term on the fiscal court, while his challenger, Democrat Patti Piatt, is seeking her first term. There are three commissioners in Campbell County. Commissioners must live within their district boundaries, but everyone in the county gets to […]
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In Campbell County Commission Dist. 1, it’s Painter vs. Whalen
Incumbent Campbell County District 1 Commissioner Brian Painter, a Republican, faces a challenge from Democrat Melissa Whalen in the Nov. 8 General Election. There are three commissioners in Campbell County that cover three different districts. District 1 covers most of Fort Thomas, Highland Heights, Cold Spring, and Alexandria. Commissioners must live within their boundaries, but […]
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Campbell incumbents defeat challengers in GOP primary; Eight advance in Newport city race
Judge/Executive Steve Pendery cruised to victory in Tuesday night’s Republican primary, a rematch against his 2018 foe Anna Zinkhon whom he beat that year by about 500 votes. This year’s race was not as close as four years ago with Pendery claiming 5,206 votes to Zinkhon’s 3,463. Pendery faces no Democratic competition in the fall […]
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Here are the candidates campaigning for Campbell County Commissioner
Campbell County Commissioner in District 1 is up for grabs in the upcoming primary election. There are three commissioners in Campbell County that cover three districts. The lines of how the districts are drawn are not cut and dry. District 1 covers most of Fort Thomas, Highland Heights, Cold Spring and Alexandria. Commissioners must live […]
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LISTEN: Campbell Co. Commissioner Candidate Speaks on His Alcoholism
Campbell Co. Commissioner candidate in District 1, Tyler Owen, joins Mark Collier in studio. He talks about his reasons for running, the current rundown of countywide politics and the biggest differentiator for what sets him apart from his opponents in a crowded race. “If we want to get anywhere beating the stigma of addiction, it’s […]
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Former Administrator’s Appointment to SD1 Board Creates Debate in Campbell Co.
Judge Executive Steve Pendery discusses his decision to appoint Robert Horine to SD1. A group of Campbell County residents raised their concerns at the Campbell County Fiscal Court on Wednesday evening in Alexandria over the appointment of Robert Horine for the County seat to the Sanitation District 1 Board, who will replace Fort Thomas resident […]
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County Commissioner, Judge/Exec candidate wants to fight heroin with education and treatment
Campbell County Commissioner Ken Rechtin has announced “Day One: Save our Citizens”/Provided Much is being said about heroin addiction in Northern Kentucky communities, specifically in Campbell County, which has emerged as a hotbed for dealers and users alike. Emergency responders, physicians and hospitals, law enforcement and judicial systems struggle just to tread water in their […]
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ELECTION 2014: County Commissioner candidates weigh in on heroin epidemic
Candidates for Campbell County Commissioner discussed the region’s growing heroin epidemic in a forum Thursday night/Wikipedia Click for candidates’ commentary on regionalism and economic development in Campbell County. How can Campbell County address the region’s growing heroin problem? “It’s an emergency situation,” said Tom Lampe, candidate for District 3 County Commissioner, during a forum among […]
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ELECTION 2014: County Commissioner candidates weigh in on Campbell’s economic progress
The Brent Spence Bridge and Campbell County Library were at the center of candidates’ discussion of economic development Thursday night Click for candidates’ commentary on regionalism and the heroin epidemic. How can we guarantee Campbell County’s continued economic progress? When it comes to making Campbell County business-friendly, there was some agreement, but equal disagreement among […]
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ELECTION 2014: County Commissioner candidates weigh in on regionalism
Candidates for County Commissioner seats on Campbell County Fiscal Court met in a forum Thursday night/Pat LaFleur Click for candidates’ commentary on economic development in Campbell County and the heroin epidemic. What is the Fiscal Court’s role in working with other local governments throughout the region? Candidates for Campbell County Commissioner, three of whom, along […]