Steve Hayden, who formerly sat on the Covington Board of Commissioners, filed to run for Covington City Council on Monday. The new city council model of government will take effect in 2027 after this year’s election. “Having already served on the City Commission, I understand how Covington’s government functions and how decisions at City Hall […]
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Cold Spring mayor announces campaign for reelection
Cold Spring Mayor David “Angelo” Penque announced that he will seek reelection, aiming to continue more than a decade of service to the community. Penque, who has served as mayor for over 10 years, said his decision to run again is rooted in his commitment to preserving the strong quality of life that Cold Spring […]
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George Best appointed to Lakeside Park City Council
George Best was appointed to the Lakeside Park City Council at a special council meeting on Dec. 22. Best will occupy the seat on the council left open by Cassi Schabell, who resigned from the council earlier this month after moving out of the city. “I just want to keep going the various services we […]
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Larry Shelton officially announces run for Kenton County Sheriff
Larry Shelton, former police officer and current attorney, has officially announced his run for Kenton County Sheriff. “I believe that law enforcement experience matters,” Shelton said in his announcement. “As a retired captain from the Kenton County Police and a licensed attorney, I bring a unique set of skills that qualify me to be your […]
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Several candidates file for Florence City Council; mayor faces first challenger
An earlier version of this article spelled Lesley Chambers’ name incorrectly. LINK nky regrets the error. Several candidates have entered the race for Florence City Council, while incumbent Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon faces her first challenger. Joe Berkshire and Duane Froelicher have officially filed to run for Florence City Council, according to the Kentucky Registry […]
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Sarah Thompson files to run for Ludlow mayor
Sarah Thompson, who was appointed to fill Ludlow’s mayoral seat in September, filed for candidacy as the city’s mayor on Dec. 19. Thompson formerly served as a city council member, first elected in 2024, prior to her appointment, which occurred after the former Mayor, Chris Wright, resigned in August. “I am running for mayor in […]
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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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Jude Hehman appointed as Kenton County Sheriff in 2026
What you need to know The Kenton County Fiscal Court announced Monday that Jude Hehman would be appointed as Kenton County Sheriff in 2026, effective Jan. 1. The announcement comes on the heels of current Sheriff Charles “Chuck” Korzenborn’s announcement earlier this month that he would retire at the end of the year. Korzenborn openly […]
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Geoff Besecker files for re-election as Campbell County Commissioner
Campbell County Commissioner Geoff Besecker, representing District 2 and a long-time educator at Campbell County High School, has officially filed to seek re-election in 2026. Besecker announced in a news release that he is running to “reaffirm his commitment to building a stronger, more connected, and more affordable future for Campbell County residents.” During his […]
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Chris Reinersman announces run for Kenton County PVA
Chris Reinersman, who currently serves as the mayor of Independence, announced Thursday that he would not seek reelection to the mayoral seat in 2026. Instead, he will run for the position of Kenton County property valuation administrator. “My 35 years in real estate appraisal work along with the insights gained from serving as mayor and […]
