Correction: Woods’ name will not appear on the general election ballot since he filed as a write-in candidate. William Woods, a Florence resident and self-described “Reagan Conservative,” has filed to run as a write-in candidate for Boone County judge/executive. Woods announced he decided to run after receiving encouragement from some Boone County Republicans, Democrats and […]
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Hand defeats Moore in Boone County judge/executive primary
Chet Hand has secured the Republican nomination for Boone County judge/executive. The race pitted longtime incumbent Gary Moore, who was first elected in 1998, against upstart Boone County Commissioner Hand. In Kentucky, a county’s judge/executive serves as the chair of the County Fiscal Court, a legislative body that manages and administers the county budget, oversees […]
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Strange wins Democratic primary for Kentucky House District 4
Melissa Strange defeated Jesse Brewer in the Democratic primary for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. Strange was a first time candidate in the race, saying she decided to run after hearing complaints of Rep. Thomas Massie’s tenure. “I felt that if we could present a reasonable alternative,” Strange said, “somebody who they felt was rational and […]
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Election finance complaint filed against Chet Hand ahead of May 19 primary
What you need to know Boone County Commissioner Chet Hand refuted claims made in an election finance complaint filed last week amid an increasingly contentious judge/executive primary against incumbent Gary Moore. Eighteen days before the May 19 primary election, Boone County resident Phyllis Sparks filed a complaint with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, accusing […]
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Moore, Hand outline competing visions for Boone County’s future
What you need to know Longtime incumbent Gary Moore and Commissioner Chet Hand faced off in the Boone County judge/executive debate Tuesday night, where they outlined their visions for the future, contrasting themselves through the lens of continuity versus change. More than 300 people gathered at the Boone County Public Library in Burlington on April […]
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Social media posts spark Boone County residents to ask for changes to ethics policies
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 […]
