The three races that have the most localized interest for Fort Thomas voters were covered by Ben, Jessica and Stephanie this morning. Circuit Court Clerk, Sheriff and the Library Tax races all deal with Campbell County specifically, so as opposed to being all over the map – these were the three races we dealt with […]
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Campbell County Sheriff Race
The Campbell County sheriff race is between three candidates – Jeff Kidwell (Republican), Dave Otto (Democrat), and John G. Crum Jr. (Libertarian). Former sheriff John Dunn retired from the position on August 1, 2012 after serving for twenty-six years in office. Dave Fickenscher has been serving as the interim sheriff, but chose not to run […]
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Fort Thomas Politics: Filing Deadline Edition
There are two elections this upcoming November that have a Fort Thomas flavor. The City Council, which actually isn’t an election at all, and Campbell County Sheriff. 6 filed for 6 seats for council this year. James Doepker, who has served on council for 11 years, and Jill Steller are not seeking reelection. In their […]
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Mid-Week Links (Tricia Macke, Dave Otto, Highlands-Trinity)
– In the midst of whether to eat or not eat at Chic-Fil-A, I can think of a great reason to eat at Mio’s this Saturday: you can feed your community’s hungry, you can help outfit your community’s needy and you can help your community’s children and elderly. Come to Mio’s on Ft. Thomas Ave […]
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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 […]
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Fort Thomas & Campbell County Results
Quick recap of the races this evening that impacts Fort Thomas: 1. Council is unchanged. This is the right result – I have had my doubts about Jeremy Canter as a real candidate and despite my misgivings on Lisa Kelly she is a better option than Canter. 2. We have a new member on the […]
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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 […]
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Is it Tuesday yet?
Don’t know about you, but I’m experiencing “Vote 4 Me” overload. I know that it seems like it gets more and more ridiculous every year, but between inmates shaving political signs in their heads, Hoffman vs. Woeste fights in our comments section and Aqua Buddha, I’ve reached the tipping point. – A couple more absurd […]