Pete Garrett has filed papers for his re-election bid for a second term for District 2 Campbell County Commissioner. Garrett, 59, of California is a lifelong resident of Campbell County and has operated his business, Peter Garrett Gunsmiths, Inc. in Newport for over 35 years to present.
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Fort Thomas News – Week of December 13
1. Smoking Ban – As expected the Campbell County Court passed the smoking ban this week with Ken Rechtin the lone hold out on the vote. There was a bit of drama during the session as it opened with a surprise amendment that would have exempted any businesses that have 18+ year age limit. The […]
Incoming Commissioners Reaffirm Committment to Smoking Ban Repeal
I published my last post and indicated I still had some open questions about the brilliance of passing a ban that would likely be overturned in a few short weeks. Some of the feedback that I received from that post included the following points: While it would likely be symbolic a ban could send a […]
Smoking Ban Takes First Step
The draft of the smoke free ordinance was posted last night on the Kenton County website. While it is technically a Kenton County ordinance this is the draft that will likely be used by the Campbell County Commission as to gather public input. The various county commission meetings will be the first step in getting […]
From the Candidates: Campbell County Commissioner
Without further adieu, from Dave Otto (D – Fort Thomas): As a father, husband, grandfather and friend, I love calling Campbell County my home. We raise our families, go to church, educate our children and we work and enjoy our leisure time here. Government needs to be about creating the environment in which these things […]

