What you need to know An overflow crowd attended the Boone County Fiscal Court meeting Tuesday night, where Commissioner Chet Hand declined to apologize to those in the crowd gathered to request he do just that. After a full agenda, more than a dozen people spoke about recent social media posts Hand had made, asking […]
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Boone County weighs faster zoning approvals — cutting 90-day process to just 21 days
What you need to know Boone County is considering reducing the timeframe for approving zoning map amendments. At a previous fiscal court meeting on May 13, the legislative body asked county staff to review the “alternative zoning map amendment” process. The process is outlined in Kentucky law under the Kentucky Regulatory Statutes. The statute outlines […]
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Boone County drops mandatory dog licensing fee after nearly 30 years
Correction: A previous version of this article stated that Boone County’s dog licensing fee could still be voluntarily paid. The article has been updated to state that the fee and mandatory registration were eliminated entirely. Boone County will eliminate its decades-old dog license requirement after nearly 30 years. On June 17, the Boone County Fiscal […]
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What’s at stake in the Boone County judge/executive race?
Boone County Republican Party Chair and County Commissioner Chet Hand has taken the first step to run for judge/executive in 2026, challenging incumbent Gary Moore, who has held the seat since 1998. “I’m running because Boone County deserves bold, accountable leadership that puts people over politics,” said Hand in a press release. “As a commissioner, […]
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Chet Hand signals intent to run for Boone County judge/executive
Boone County Commissioner Chet Hand filed a statement of spending intent with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, indicating his intention to run for the office of judge/executive in 2026. The filing, dated April 11, is required for any candidate who wishes to raise and/or spend more than $5,000 during an election. It is the […]
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Liberty wing maintains control of Boone County Republican party
At least 500 people turned out for the Boone County Republicans’ reorganization meeting Saturday morning, where what is often referred to as the party’s liberty wing swept the elections of party leadership positions. “The vote was overwhelmingly in continuing to the Boone County Republican Party in the right direction of being truly the party of […]
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Officials, local parties weigh in on Union Commission appointments
Boone County state officials and local branches of both the Republican and Democratic Parties are weighing on the recent appointments of three men – John Mefford, Doug Bine and George Eldridge – to the Union City Commission following an election challenge arising from wrongful ballot distributions at two Union precincts in November. The responses range […]
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Boone County rejects plan for government-funded electric vehicle charging stations
Boone County has decided not to install government-funded electric vehicle charging stations due to the denial of a grant to cover the local match, and concerns about ongoing maintenance costs and replacement requirements.
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Boone County’s first Pride event: ‘We will be back next year’
Boone County’s first ever Pride event was a success, drawing over 250 people and featuring booths from various organizations, music, drag performances and family activities.
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‘Substantial’ tax rate reduction coming to Boone County
Boone County has opted to lower its real property tax rate from the previous year. At a meeting on Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court voted 2 to 1 to lower the county’s real property tax rate from 9.6 cents to 9.2 cents per $100 valuation. The county’s personal property tax rate will be 8.9 […]