In the Covington Board of Commissioners election, incumbents Shannon Smith and Tim Downing were re-elected, while Tim Acri and James Toebbe were elected to the remaining two seats, and Ron Washington was elected mayor.
Category: Elections
Republicans retain control of most NKY legislative seats
The Republican stronghold in Northern Kentucky’s legislative leadership continues, but some races may have been too close for comfort, as evidenced by a $40,000 donation made by a Mitch McConnell affiliated PAC to incumbent Stephanie Dietz’s campaign less than two weeks before the general election. Dietz did come out on top in her race, beating […]
Here are the new members of the Boone County School Board
Voters have selected the newest members of Boone County School Board. The Boone County School Board is divided into five geographical divisions. Each division elects a single representative to serve on the board. Incumbent Carolyn Hankins Wolfe defeated challenger Jeffrey Whittaker in the race for Boone County School Board’s Division 1 race. In Division 2, […]
Covington residents approve switch to mayor-council government
Covington residents have voted to change their municipal government structure from a city manager form to a mayor-council form, which will allow the newly elected city commission to transition the government over the next two years.
10 NKY cities vote in favor of medical cannabis operations
All Northern Kentucky cities that put medical cannabis operations on the ballot have passed them, and starting Jan. 1, 2025, medical cannabis will be legal in the state of Kentucky, with each city responsible for creating zoning regulations to make way for or not allow those types of businesses to operate.
Here are the new Florence city councilmembers
Voters have selected the newest members of the Florence city council. The city council consists of the mayor and six council members. Apart from the mayor, council members serve two-year terms. Joining Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon on the city council are incumbents Gary Winn, David Osborne, Patricia Wingo and Leslie Chambers. Newcomers include former mayor Diane […]
Terri Courtney secures Walton mayorship
The City of Walton has elected Terri Courtney as its next mayor. Courtney defeated former mayor Gabriel “Gabe” Brown 1,424 to 647 votes. She is currently serving as the city’s interim mayor. Courtney, formerly a councilwoman, was appointed as mayor after Brown resigned in May due to a city investigation into his conduct during his […]
All six incumbents re-elected to Fort Thomas City Council
Six incumbents were re-elected to Fort Thomas City Council.
Here are the new Alexandria City Council members
The Alexandria City Council will have four new members come January, with incumbents Tom Baldridge, Stacey Graus, Robert Strong and newcomers Patrick Blair, Shane Collins and Michael McGrath being elected.
Newport’s top vote getter named vice mayor
Vice Mayor Julie Smith-Morrow received the most votes in the Newport City Commission race earning her the title of vice mayor.

