Union City Commission (5 candidates, vote for 4)
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- Douglas Bine
- Eric Dulaney
- Brian Garner
- John Mefford
- Jeremy Ramage
Eric Dulaney
Eric Dulaney was a Union City Commissioner from 2017 to 2022 and is running again to ensure that Union remains a bedroom community for families that are looking for a family-oriented quality of life, he told LINK nky.
If he wins, Dulaney said his priorities would be to:
- Provide fiscally responsible services to the community
- Ensure taxpayers get their money’s worth for what they contribute to their local government
- Remain dedicated to the responsible development of Union by supporting development that serves residents.
“I would like to see that the development is more gradual,” Delaney told LINK nky, “and directed in a way that serves the residents.”
Quality of life for residents is something Dulaney said he wants to see remain the same in Union,
Dulaney has lived in Northern Kentucky all of his life and has been a Union resident since 2014.
Brian Garner
Garner said focusing on partisanship often distracts from what really matters: serving the community and finding solutions that work for everyone.
“My priority is to listen to the needs of our residents and work collaboratively to improve our city, regardless of party lines,” he told LINK.
Garner initially ran in 2020 after becoming increasingly concerned that truth and honesty were missing in politics, he said. He decided to re-run because he wants to make a positive impact on the community.
“Since I had the honor of being elected, I’ve seen both the strengths and challenges our city faces,” he said. “I believe that with my experience, dedication, and fresh ideas, I can help address these challenges effectively.”
If elected, Garner said he wants to build on the progress he and the commission has already made by focusing on initiatives that improve the quality of life for all residents, including supporting local businesses, investing in infrastructure, and ensuring that the government remains transparent and accountable.
Garner is a life-long resident of Boone County. He and his wife have four kids who attend Boone County schools.
“I am invested in the future of our city,” he said.
Garner is an insurance agent, which he said gives him a broad perspective on the challenges and opportunities the community faces.
Jeremy Ramage
Jeremy Ramage and his family have lived in Union since 2008, and he has been a commissioner since 2014.
Ramage said he remains committed to the responsible development of Union, and to keeping the city a safe place for residents.
“I believe it is important to take the time to listen to our citizens to best represent them,” he said.
If he is re-elected, Ramage said developing Union’s park would be his most recent priority.
“Ensuring that tax dollars are utilized responsibly is a priority of mine,” he told LINK nky.
One thing Ramage said he would like to see change in Union during his term is for more emphasis to be placed on responsible development so that schools and infrastructure can adequately handle the growing population.
“I’d like to keep our tax rates low and ensure that Union remains a safe, friendly place for our residents,” he said.
Ramage and his wife, Gina, have two kids: Mason is in pilot training for the United States Air Force, and Tanner is in his third year of medical school at the University of Cincinnati, where Gina Ramage works in admissions.