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Ken Rechtin

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Ken Rechtin is running for Newport City Commissioner.

Political background

Ken Rechtin currently serves as the city commissioner for Newport, KY. He was most recently elected in 2016, and before that served in the same role from 1992 to 2002. Ken also was a Campbell County commissioner from 2003 to 2014, and served as an Ombudsman for Newport from 1978 to 1980.

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City of Newport

Professional background

Ken currently works as a freelance opinion columnist and runs a small urban farm. He has previously experience in commercial banking, sales and marketing, and not-for-profit management.

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City of Newport

Personal background

Ken is originally from Campbell County. He earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Northern Kentucky University. He volunteers at Municipal Government League of Northern Kentucky, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, OKI, United Way, and Holly Hill. He lives with his wife Tina, and they have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.

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City of Newport

Energy & the Environment

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Housing & Urban Development

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Public Safety

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Public Services

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Transportation & Infrastructure

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