The candidates for the top elected position in all three Northern Kentucky counties will participate in debates organized by the Northern Kentucky Business PAC, affiliated with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
The debates will be moderated by members of the business community, and candidates will be asked to address issues related to their respective counties overall economic development and job creation strategies.
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Campbell County Judge-Executive candidates will appear first on Tuesday, April 22 at the Marquise Event Center in Wilder. Republican incumbent Steve Pendery and Republican challenger Kevin Sell as well as Democratic challenger Ken Rechtin are slated to appear together.
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No moderator has been specified. Register here.
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On Wednesday, April 23, the candidates for Boone County Judge-Executive will debate. Incumbent Republican Gary Moore and Republican challenger Matt Dedden will debate at the Turfway Racing Club.
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Gary Bentle, Vice President of Global Transportation at CENGAGE Learning, will moderate. Register here.
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The Kenton County Judge-Executive candidates will debate on Tuesday, April 29, at the Gardens of Park Hills. Incumbent Republican Steve Arlinghaus and Republican challenger Kris Knochelmann will appear together.
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John Nienaber, Vice President Commercial Lending for Heritage Bank will moderate. Register here.
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Each debate will begin at 7:30 am and end at 9:30 am. Breakfast will be included. There is a suggested minimum contribution of $25 per person. No corporate contributions may be accepted.