Each time Veteran’s Day come along, I think about the time when I transitioned from active service member to civilian, and began looking for a new career. It was the 90s, the beginning of the Internet age and job search engines were just being built. Organizations didn’t yet quite understand what experiences or skills sets […]
Tag: Opinion
Op-Ed: Elect Matt Mattone to Park Hills City Council
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Op-Ed: Vote Jesse Parks for State Representatitve, House District 60
The following is an op-ed written by Angela Crout-Mitchell in support of Democratic candidate Jesse Parks, who’s running against incumbent Republican Sal Santoro for state representative in House District 60. I had the opportunity to sit down recently with Jesse Parks, the candidate for KY district 60 state representative. What I learned in that time […]
Op-Ed: Taylor Mill Mayor Dan Bell States Case for Re-Election
The following is an op-ed written by Taylor Mill Mayor Dan Bell, a candidate for re-election. He faces current city commissioner Sarah Frietch. Taylor Mill is a great place to live, and I am proud to call it home. It is an honor to serve as your mayor. I truly enjoy public service and working […]
Op-Ed: National Monument Status for Camp Nelson Good for Kentucky Tourism
This past Saturday, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and Congressman Andy Barr announced that Camp Nelson Heritage Park in Jessamine County has been designated as a national monument. Years in the making, this makes Camp Nelson the first national monument in the Bluegrass State. Importantly, this designation will be good for business in Kentucky. National […]
Op-Ed: Marsy’s Law Undermines State Constitution
On Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, citizens will vote on whether to amend our Kentucky State Constitution. The proposed amendment is known as Marsy’s Law. The Marsy’s Law campaign originated in California after a woman was tragically killed by her former boyfriend. The ex-boyfriend was released from jail on bond and proceeded to confront her […]

