What you need to know As Boone County prepares to relocate its emergency management operations to its brand-new facility, the fiscal court is reorganizing its Information Systems Department. During last week’s Boone County Fiscal Court meeting, the legislative body approved a resolution to reorganize the department, establishing two new positions. Boone County Administrator Matthew Webster […]
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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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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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Gary Moore files for reelection to Boone judge/executive
Incumbent Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore filed for reelection to the county’s executive seat on Dec. 30, according to Kentucky Secretary of State’s office. “As the only candidate in this race who is a lifelong Northern Kentuckian, Boone County isn’t just where I work; it’s my home,” Moore said in his campaign announcement. “My career […]
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Longtime Boone County leader Charlie Walton remembered
Charles “Charlie” Walton was a beloved Boone County resident who died Aug. 25 at age 78. Members of his family attended the Sept. 30 Boone County Fiscal Court meeting to receive state and county proclamations commemorating his contributions as a teacher, school administrator and elected official. “Recently, we lost a pillar of our community,” said […]
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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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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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Plans for new amphitheater at Boone Woods Park move forward
Boone County is one step closer to erecting a new amphitheater at Boone Woods Park. This past November, Boone County Park Director David Whitehouse announced that the previous amphitheater would be demolished to make way for a new facility. Louisville-based Battle Axe Inc. was awarded the demolition bid. As of now, the structure has yet […]