Northern Kentucky has 36 cities and municipalities. That means 36 separate governmental bodies, 36 mayors, 36 councils or commissions, 36 tax codes. What does that mean for you? Shane Noem, a lobbyist and chair of the Kenton County Republican Party, said one plus to lots of cities in our region is that it makes local […]
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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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Tracking Our Local Races – so far
As of 10:00 PM, on Election Day. Only contested races. 40 of 66 precincts reporting: US Senator Candidate/Issue Votes Percent Rand Paul – R 8,925 62% Jack Conway – D 5,471 38% US Rep, District 4 Candidate/Issue Votes Percent Geoff Davis – R 9,645 67.1% John Waltz – D 4,735 32.9% State Representative Candidate/Issue Votes […]
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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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Election Day Cheat Sheet
There are approximately 28 races in which citizens of Fort Thomas are able to vote during this election. Besides the TV ads and mailers, I have found the best way to get a candidate to talk about why you should vote for them, instead of why you should not vote for their opponent is this […]
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Campbell Co. Judge Executive Race
Since neither Steve Pendery (Fort Thomas) nor Andrea Janovic (Newport) took up Fort Thomas Matters’ invitation to speak directly to readers, I’ll post their responses from a Cincinnati.com article in which they were asked why voters should check their name on the ballot. Janovic: “I believe that I bring to the table a different set […]
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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 […]
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Saturday Morning Linx
Just a few things to chew on this morning, after your cereal bowl is empty. – 2 close races in the primary election for two Fort Thomas residents as Steve Pendery of Fort Thomas edged out Kevin Sell by 150 votes to secure a spot on the ballot for Campbell County Judge-executive. – Tim Fischer […]
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Fort Thomas 2010 Election Update
I spoke with the county today and the following candidates have registered for city council and mayor respectively: Eric Haas Jim Doepker Roger Peterman Tom Lampe Jill Steller Mary Brown is the only candidate that has registered for mayor. Does this mean Jill Kelly has had enough and is moving on or is she just […]