The following op-ed is written by current Park Hills mayor Matt Mattone, who is seeking election to city council on Tuesday. On Election Day 2014, over 500 residents opted to “write-in” Matt Mattone for mayor as their choice for positive, inclusive change. On November 6th, I humbly ask that you consider casting one vote for […]
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Park Hills Council Race Includes Campaign Against Human Rights Ordinance
Correction: An earlier version of this story included a photo of the incorrect Park Hills city building. It has been updated with an appropriate image. RCN regrets the error. In the race for Park Hills city council, one issue has risen above others to cause the most controversy: a proposed human rights ordinance that would extend […]
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Campbell Co. Judge/Executive Race is 3-Way Fight
The race for Campbell County Judge/Executive is similar to the one in 2014, with incumbent Judge/Executive Steve Pendery facing off against a current member of the fiscal court. But this time, Republican Pendery’s top opponent isn’t a Democrat. It’s independent Commissioner Charlie Coleman, who changed his party affiliation earlier this year from GOP. The underfunded […]
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Op-Ed: Vote Buddy Wheatley in House District 65
The following op-ed is by Buddy Wheatley, Democratic candidate for House District 65 With a day before the election, I appreciate the opportunity to tell you a little about myself and why I am running to be the next Kentucky State Representative for District 65. Representative Arnold Simpson is retiring, and I have big shoes […]
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Police Union Targets Koenig in New Video Ad
A new video ad supported by Covington Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #1 takes aim at Republican State Rep. Adam Koenig, who is fighting for re-election in House District 69 against Democratic challenger Col Owens. The two and a half-minute video is circulating on social media, and targets Koenig’s vote for legislation that opponents say […]
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Fort Mitchell Mayor’s Race is Rematch from 2014
In Fort Mitchell, the 2018 race for mayor is a rematch from 2014. Jude Hehman was elected four years ago, with 1,482 votes to Jim Hummeldorf’s 1,279. Two years later, Hummeldorf returned to city council. Now, they face off for the city’s top elected position again. “I don’t believe I’m finished yet. I believe there […]
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Op-Ed: Vote Huizenga for Kentucky House District 65
The following op-ed is written by Jordan Huizenga, Republican candidate for Kentucky House District 65 (Covington, Ludlow, Park Hills, Bromley). I want to thank the The River City News for this opportunity to make my case as the best candidate for State Representative in the 65th District. I’m running to be your next Representative because […]
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Op-Ed: Re-Elect Waugaman to Villa Hills Council
The following op-ed is written by Gary Waugaman, candidate for Villa Hills city council. My name is Gary Waugaman, and I am running for Villa Hills City Council. My wife, Mary Kay, our two children, and I have lived in Villa Hills for 29 years. I am a business owner and a member of St. […]
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Op-Ed: As Mayor, Heather Jansen Wants to Give Voice Back to Villa Hills
The following op-ed is written by Heather Jansen, candidate for mayor in Villa Hills. Villa Hills has an opportunity to keep the same government this fall. Or Villa Hills can choose a government that will do the one thing that the current government failed to do this past year: vote for an administration that will […]
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Alexandria Voters to Consider Mayoral, Council Candidates
Alexandria voters will consider candidates for mayor and city council. RCN’s Carrie Crotzer posed questions to the candidates that she could reach. Those candidates wishing to be added to the article can contact Carrie via email at crotzerc1@gmail.com. MAYOR Andy Schabell What is your motivation to be a part of Mayor? I’ve been on council for […]