This election cycle is over and we deserve a break from all things political. To the new mayor and commission, congratulations on your individual wins last night. To voters, get rest, but do not check out of the process because there is work yet to be done. I may be a candidate on the losing […]
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Op-Ed: Mayor Urges Voters to Re-Elect Taylor Mill Commission
There has been much written about the upcoming Taylor Mill Commission race by Matthew Martin, Phil Peace, and Sarah Frietch who are campaigning to be elected as City Commissioner for the City of Taylor Mill. I have a few suggestions, first for Mr. Martin: if he truly wants to be a knowledgeable commissioner, Mr. Martin should actually attend a city commission meeting and view first-hand what transpires at the meeting and learn how […]
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Op-Ed: Villa Hills Council’s Success is Why It’s Unopposed
To the Citizens of Villa Hills, Kentucky: My name is Gary Waugaman and I am one of your current and unopposed members of city council for the November 8 election. I am writing this letter to inform you about what has been accomplished in our city in my first term. All that I am about […]
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Op-Ed: Elect Mark Kreimborg to Taylor Mill Commission
Greetings Taylor Mill Residents, I’m writing you today to depict a person I know a lot about, Mark Kreimborg. As many of you know, he is running for Taylor Mill City Commission to continue a vision that was set forth in 1985 when he first became a member of the commission. For newer/younger residents, Taylor […]
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Op-Ed: Mark Kreimborg for Taylor Mill City Commission
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 […]
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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: Abby Voelker for Campbell District Judge
On November 8th, vote for experience when selecting your next Campbell County District Court Judge. Vote for Abby Voelker for this nonpartisan seat, vacated by former Judge Greg Popovich. This judicial race has been hotly contested throughout Campbell County, but Abby Voelker is the only candidate with the experience, and the temperament to serve the […]
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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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Rick Robinson: Bad Candidates are an American Tradition
As a grumpy electorate heads to the polls on Tuesday, many voters believe – either way they vote – they are tossing away their vote on a horrible candidate. Calling this year’s choices our worst candidates for public office ever simply ignores American history. Want proof? Okay, here are ten really bad candidates. William Goebel […]