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 school board – Gail Federle. This is another member committed to trying to get a fairer share of state funds.
3. Dave Otto defeated after serving for over 20 years – shifting the balance among the commission. A commission which will remain 3 members and not 8 justices.
4. The Commission shift could have an impact on a potential smoking ban. We’ll have to see how this plays out given Pendery’s re-election
5. On a personal note, not only did my racquetball partner Steve Franzen win the county attorney race but my high school friend Jared Carpenter won his state senate seat in central Kentucky.