Boone County state officials and local branches of both the Republican and Democratic Parties are weighing on the recent appointments of three men – John Mefford, Doug Bine and George Eldridge – to the Union City Commission following an election challenge arising from wrongful ballot distributions at two Union precincts in November. The responses range […]
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Prior commissioners snubbed in Union commissioner appointments
Union has begun the process of appointing city commissioners to the newly voided seats on the City Commission, and two former Union City Commissioners, Brian Garner and Eric Dulaney, are not among the appointees, in spite of their previous election victories before the court nullified the commission seats on Friday. The appointments took place at […]
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Court ousts all Union commissioners amid election troubles
Boone County Circuit Court Judge Richard Brueggemann has ousted all members of the Union City Commission, not including the mayor, in a judgement that follows an election challenge from former City Commissioner Doug Bine. Replacement candidates will now need to be appointed, a process that the mayor will begin now that the judgement has been […]
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Union considers solutions to avoid more Election Day mishaps
During November’s general election, several Union residents reported receiving incorrect ballots; the city is now looking towards solutions to ensure that will be less of a possibility going forward. The city commission passed a resolution Wednesday asking the Boone County Board of Elections to redraw voting precincts so that only Union city residents can cast […]
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Judge moves to quash evidence discovery in Union election case
A Boone County judge has moved to quash some evidence discovery in a challenge to the recent Union city election. Boone County Circuit Court Judge Richard Brueggemann granted a motion from county clerk Justin Crigler and his attorney Jeff Mando to stop some evidence discovery in the challenge which was brought by former Union City […]
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Union rejects appointment of former commissioner amid election troubles
The Union City Commission voted against appointing a fifth member to an open seat on the commission due to ongoing election troubles, with Mayor Larry Solomon and Commissioner John Mefford voting in favor of the appointment and Commissioners Brian Garner and Eric Dulaney casting no votes.
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Judge rules Union election contest can continue
Judge Richard Bruegemann of the Boone County Circuit Court has declined to take up a restraining order request that would have prevented the winners of the election for the Union City Commission in November from taking office next year, and has denied a motion from the Boone County clerk to strike a challenge to the local November election.
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NKY by the numbers: Union election challenge
Union Commissioner Robert Bine has filed a lawsuit alleging that voters in Union precincts 1 and 4 received wrong ballots, potentially disenfranchising hundreds of voters and tainting the election results.
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Union City Commissioner resigns, vacates seat for next term
Union City Commissioner Jeremy Ramage resigned from his post on Monday, citing increased work responsibilities. The move comes amidst recent election issues. What happens next will depend on if an electoral challenge is made.
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NKY senators assume key committee roles for 2025 General Assembly
Northern Kentucky state senators Chris McDaniel, Shelley Funke Frommeyer, and Gex Williams have been named as committee chairs, vice chairs, and co-chairs for the 2025 General Assembly.
