The following op-ed is written by Kenton Co. Jailer Marc Fields, a candidate for the office on May 17 My fellow Kenton Countians, In April of 2018, I was asked by Kenton County Jailer Terry Carl to join his leadership team as Chief Deputy of Administration. After 31 years of serving the citizens of Erlanger, […]
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Tony Schmiade: Why I’m running for Kenton Co. commissioner – District 2
Tony Schmiade is a Republican candidate for Kenton County Commissioner – District 2 My name is Tony Schmiade. I decided to run for Kenton County commissioner because there is too much government outreach. I am a lifelong county resident and 3rd generation public servant. I am not a career politician. I live on a small farm in […]
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Julie Smith-Morrow: Why I’m running for Newport city commission
The following op-ed is written by Julie Smith-Morrow, candidate for Newport city commission. I’m a candidate for Newport city commissioner. I ask for your votes on May 17 so I can advance to the November 8 general election. To help you decide to vote for me, I’ll explain why I’m running for commissioner. First, I […]
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Watch/Listen: GOP candidates for Senate District 20 answer questions
The Republican candidates in the May 17 primary election for Senate District 20, which was redrawn to include Boone County in a district that stretches into other counties to the south, all the way to Franklin Co., joined LINK nky for a candidates forum on Thursday. Phyllis Sparks, Calen Studler, Mike Templeman, and Gex “Jay” […]
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Battle for the 69th District heats up: Candidate Preview
The battle for the 69th House District Republican primary is proving to be one of the most contentious, as incumbent Adam Koenig (R-Erlanger) is facing Steven Doan (R-Erlanger). Koening is in his 16th year in the seat and recently passed major legislation on pari-mutuel wagering, but his bill on sports betting in Kentucky died in […]
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Meet the candidates running for Newport City Commission
The Newport City Commission is one of the most important institutions in the city. With the primary election approaching on May 17, Newport residents are eager to learn more about the candidates vying to become city officials. 2022 will prove to be a crucial year for Newport City Commission elections as two longtime commissioners, Jerry […]
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Ken Rechtin: Why I’m running for Newport city commission
This op-ed is written by Ken Rechtin, candidate for Newport city commission. March is a fun month to me. The college hoops event called “March Madness” is the culmination of all the hard work the college basketball teams have done during the season and preseason. It is often said that one runs for office as […]
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Marianne Proctor: Why I’m running for House District 60
This op-ed is written by Marianne Proctor, a Republican candidate in the primary election for House District 60. Sick of proposed gas taxes to further increase our pain at the pump? Sick of 15-year politicians who find it easier to create new taxes rather than to trim the bloated budget? Sick of politicians who have […]
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Patrick Bailey: Why I’m running for Boone Co. District 2 constable
The following op-ed is written by Patrick Bailey, candidate for Boone County constable in District Two. My name is Patrick Bailey. I am running for the office of Constable in Boone County- District 2. I would like to share why I am running for Boone County Constable in District Two. I take great pride in […]
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Mirna Eads: Why I’m running for House District 68
The following op-ed is written by Mirna Eads, a candidate in the Republican primary for House District 68 I am running for state representative for District 68 which includes Fort Thomas, Cold Springs, Highland Heights, Alexandria, Silver Grove, California, Melbourne and Camp Springs. I live in Fort Thomas. I am a nurse and a mother […]
