Boone County is considering the creation of a new funding district for future infrastructure projects. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court conducted a first reading on an ordinance relating to the creation of a Transportation Improvement District — a special-purpose governmental entity created to coordinate and fund transportation-related projects within a specific geographic area. […]
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Zone change needed for 208-acre industrial site rejected
BURLINGTON – A zoning change needed for a 208-acre industrial park off Chambers Road was rejected during a Boone County Planning and Zoning Committee meeting Wednesday, marking a victory for residents who fought against it. NorthPoint Development, a liaison company that builds industrial sites for companies like Amazon, FedEx and General Motors, has been eyeing […]
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Boone GOP chairman denies $25K contribution is from single private donor
Chet Hand, the chairman for the Boone County Republican Party, said that a $25,000 donation made to the party and then passed on to the Jessica Neal recount bond came from multiple donors – not just one. Last week, LINK nky reported a private donor gave $25,000 to the Boone County Republican Party with a […]
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Proposal for Boone County industrial park sparks hours of debate: ‘Listen to us, please’
More than 100 residents stood in opposition to a proposed zoning change that would allow a 208-acre industrial development in rural Boone County.
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Here’s how Boone County residents can be involved in development process
Boone County government is “almost begging” residents to get involved in the planning and zoning process, but Chet Hand, a candidate for the Boone County Commission, said the county needs to work on its transparency.
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Hand knocks off incumbent Boone commissioner; Moore wins judge/executive primary
The chairman of the Boone County Republican Party knocked off incumbent Charles Kenner in the race for Boone County Commissioner – District 2. Chet Hand easily unseated his fellow Republican rival, securing nearly 63% of the vote, according to unofficial results. Those results trickled in slowly after a delay due to new software used by […]
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Boone County commissioner race: Where do candidates stand on the issues?
Boone County Commission candidates Charlie Kenner, the incumbent, and challenger Chet Hand have been defending their campaigns against each other’s claims. Voters know how the candidates feel about each other, but where do they stand on the issues they may take up as commissioners? Health department: Local or regional? Both candidates are pro-life, according to […]
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Boone County Commission candidate files defamation suit against opponent
Boone County Commission candidate Chet Hand has filed a lawsuit against incumbent candidate Charlie Kenner for libel and defamation. The lawsuit was filed in Boone County Circuit Court on Friday, May 6, and comes after Hand threatened the defamation suit against Kenner last week. The lawsuit marks an increase in tensions between the two candidates, […]
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We The People Kentucky faces campaign finance complaint
We The People Kentucky, the group supporting “liberty candidates” in NKY, had a KREF complaint filed against them last week. LINK nky confirmed the complaint with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance. “WTPKY We The People Kentucky provides a forum where citizens can share research and opportunities that promote an organized effort for direct action, […]
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Boone Co. commission candidate weighs defamation suit against opponent
Republican challenger Chet Hand is considering a defamation lawsuit against incumbent candidate Charlie Kenner for the website CheatingChet.com. The men are opponents running for the Boone County District 2 Commission seat in the Kentucky Primary Election, and during their campaigns for the seat, they have both lobbed attacks at one another about their beliefs and […]
