Kenton County Fiscal Court

Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann joined his peers Gary Moore, of Boone County, KY Fiscal Court, and Steve Pendery, of Campbell County Fiscal Court, to celebrate the groundbreaking of Master Provisions new distribution center in Independence. Learn more about the project below.

Exciting things are happening on the Covington riverfront! As Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann said during yesterday's topping out ceremony, the OneNKY Center "is a sign of the fact that we can do great things when we cooperate and work together." Once complete, the building will unite all our Northern Kentucky growth organizations under one roof and create the only wet lab space between Lexington and Columbus - a major win for Kenton County's burgeoning biotech industry. Learn more below from the Cincinnati Business Courier.

Today, Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann was among the speakers at the topping off ceremony for the OneNKY Center in Covington. This building, once complete, will further ignite the collaboration happening throughout the Northern Kentucky region to ensure we continue to position our community to for long-term success and vitality. The OneNKY Center will serve as the future home of the OneNKY Alliance, BE NKY Growth Partnership, Northern Kentucky Port Authority, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Northern Kentucky Bar Association & Lawyer Referral Service, Thomas More University's division of external affairs, meetNKY Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Catalytic Fund, Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky and Covington Life Sciences Partners. In addition to office space, it will include lab space to fuel biotech research for new and existing regional firms. #OneNKY

Ensuring Kenton County's roads remain safe is a key priority for our team, from executing projects to maintaining the signs on 260 miles of roadway. 🚧 This work is the responsibility of the Kenton County Public Works department. Follow along with Scott Hansman, Engineering Services crew leader, in the newest episode of our "Day in the Life" series. 🎥 Hansman leads the County's sign shop and oversees all contracted safety improvement initiatives, ensuring high-quality results from start to finish. He also serves as an advisor to the County and our cities on efficient and cost-saving processes for managing projects.  Want to learn more about the vital role Engineering Services plays in keeping our roads safe and well-maintained? Watch the full video now and discover the skills and technical expertise that goes into every sign and project!

Meet Michael Willen, technology administrator for Kenton County and our June Employee Spotlight. A lifelong resident of Northern Kentucky, Michael brings his expertise and passion for technology to support essential services across the community. Willen ensures smooth operations for our departments and agencies, handling everything from network connectivity issues to software glitches. 💻 Outside of work, he enjoys hiking and photography with his family, and even has a couple of Australian shepherds, a cat and a bearded dragon at home! 🐲 Join us in thanking Michael for his hard work and enthusiasm. To learn more about his story, check out the following link: 

It's National Bourbon Day, so let's jump on the B-Line, Northern Kentucky's self-guided bourbon tour featuring 12 (!!) stops in Kenton County. Learn more at thebline.com. #Bourbon #KentuckyTourism #KentonCounty

The Kenton County Fiscal Court approved its budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year at its meeting on Tuesday, June 11. The $282 million budget includes key investments in roads, County operations and economic development initiatives. Learn more about the budget in the article below. #Budget #Government #Funding

“The Kenton County Police Department is a team that shares a commitment to keeping our community safe,” KCPD Chief Michael "Spike" Jones said. “We’ve worked hard to bring in officers who are driven by this mission, and now, we’re focused on giving them the tools they need to succeed, whether it’s equipment for the field or training in the classroom.” Check out the article below to learn more about the department's progress over the past decade in our newest installment of Time Rewind, a series where we dive into the operations of Kenton County's departments. #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement

🗣 Share with your network 🗣 The Kenton County Office of the Treasurer is searching for a new addition to its team. We're hiring a fulltime grants administrator to manage the various administration of external grants through various bookkeeping, reporting and accounting functions. It's a fantastic time to join our high-performing team as we work to execute our mission of making Kenton County the Commonwealth's best place to live, work and grow your family. 🌐 Apply online today at bit.ly/KCFCcareers

This past weekend The Golf Courses of Kenton County hosted its first-ever American Junior Golf Association tournament at the Willows, thanks to our partners at the meetNKY Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau. It was a fantastic event that featured top young (ages 12-19) golfers from around the world, showcasing Northern Kentucky on an international stage. To learn more about the tournament, check out this article: bit.ly/AJGAOpen