Up until 2010 I was the Mayor of Taylor Mill for 21 years, leaving only to become Kenton County’s Deputy Judge/Executive. I have lived in Taylor Mill for 62 years where Debby and I raised our 3 children, Scott, Stephanie, and Stacie, where they all attended Scott High School. Throughout my tenure as Mayor […]
Tag: Election 2016
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Op-Ed: Ken Rechtin for Newport City Commission
We have known Ken and Tina Rechtin since 1976 when they bought their first home on Overton in Newport. They immediately became involved in developing the Mansion Hill Association. They successfully fought against the Northern Kentucky Chamber endorsed Department of Transportation plan of putting ramps off of Interstate 471 onto Fourth Street and Nelson Place. […]
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Op-Ed: Keep Cameron Blau as Campbell Co. District Judge
When I was speaking with the Highlands High School government classes several weeks ago, they asked an insightful question: “Why do you use the word Keep on your signs?” Many may have read of my appointment, but I realized in that moment that few knew what was involved in the process, and why this word is […]
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Op-Ed: Re-Elect Sherry Carran, Keep Covington Moving Forward
The following op-ed is written by Covington Mayor Sherry Carran. If you haven’t visited Covington recently, there’s no better time to do so than right now. Home to 19 unique neighborhoods, Covington is a city rich in history, architecture, diversity, and culture. Although I was not born in Covington, I have spent the past 25+ […]
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Dayton City Council Candidates State their Case
There will be at least one new face on Dayton City Council in January. First-term incumbent Joey Tucker is not running again. Five other incumbents are running: Ben Baker, Bill Burns, Jerry Gifford, Denny Lynn, and Joe Neary. They face four challengers: Jeff Haas, Alex Kraemer, Bret Neuspickle, and Jeff Volter. All nine candidates competing […]
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Candidates for Newport School Board Share Visions for Better District
Four candidates seeking three seats on the Newport Board of Education discussed issues at an event hosted by ReNewport late last week. Incumbents Julie Smith-Morrow and Melissa Sheffel were joined by challengers Nadine Parris and Sylvia Covington at the Newport Schools Welcome Center on Thursday night. Incumbent Theresa Miller did not attend. The […]
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In Newport, Some City Commission Candidates Discuss Issues at Forum
Three challengers in the race for Newport City Commission participated in a forum sponsored by Kentuckians for the Commonwealth last Thursday. Three incumbents and one other challenger declined to participate citing scheduling conflicts or other reasons, or no reason at all. The event had multiple dates at one point as organizers attempted to land a […]
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RCN to Host Taylor Mill Commission Candidates Forum on Tuesday
The River City News is hosting a meet and greet and candidates forum at Taylor Mill’s Pride Park on Tuesday, October 25. The event will be held at the public building at the park, starting with a meet and greet at 6 p.m. and a forum for the candidates at 7 p.m. RCN’s Michael Monks will […]
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Challengers in Taylor Mill Take Questions at Forum
In Taylor Mill, the four seats on the city commission are up for grabs. Three incumbents – Ed Kuehne, Dan Murray, and Roger Reis – are seeking reelection, while the fourth incumbent, Debby Kreimborg, is not on the ballot. Instead, her husband, Mark Kreimborg, the former mayor and Kenton County deputy judge/executive is running. […]
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Listen: Analysis of Covington Mayoral Debate
RCN’s Michael Monks breaks down Monday night’s Covington mayoral debate between incumbent Mayor Sherry Carran and challenger Joe Meyer, with quick analysis of a pair of awkward moments, Steve Frank, and what this election is shaping up to be about. -Staff report