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Jennifer is from Erlanger. She received a bachelor's in public relations, advertising, and applied communication from Eastern Kentucky University. Jennifer lives in Erlanger with her husband, Trey, and their children.

Jennifer works as an account manager at an insurance agency. She previously worked as an insurance agent and physician relations specialist.

Jennifer Jasper-Lucas has served as a city council member for Erlanger since 2021.

As of August 20, 2024, Jennifer Jasper-Lucas did not have a website or any information online.

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Jennifer Jasper-Lucas

Jennifer has served as city councilor for Erlanger since 2021.

Aaron earned an associate's degree in industrial maintenance technology from Gateway Community & Technical College.

Aaron Arlinghaus works as a senior mortgage loan officer at The Mortgage Exchange.

As of September 4, 2024, Aaron Arlinghaus did not have a website or any information online.

As of August 20, 2024, Aaron Arlinghaus did not have a website or any information online.

Aaron Arlinghaus

As of August 27, 2024, Aaron Arlinghaus did not have a website or any information online.

As of September 4, 2024, Christopher Farmer did not have a website or any information online.

As of August 20, 2024, Christopher Farmer did not have a website or any information online.

Christopher Farmer

As of August 27, 2024, Christopher Farmer did not have a website or any information online.

Diane earned a bachelor's degree in paralegal studies. 

Diane worked for Duke Energy before joining her family's business in Erlanger. 

Diane Niceley has served on the City Council for 1 term. 

As of August 20, 2024, Diana Niceley did not have a website or any information online.

- Supports a fiscally responsible budget.
- Advocates for lower taxes

Diana Niceley

Diane has served on the City Council for one term. 

As of September 4, 2024, Don Skidmore did not have a website or any information online.

Don Skidmore has served on the City Council for 8 years. 

As of August 20, 2024, Don Skidmore did not have a website or any information online.

Column: Cut Erlanger costs without cutting services

Supports the continued improvement of public works infrastructure like sidewalks and road upgrades.

- Supports the continued improvement of public works infrastructure like sidewalks and road upgrades.

Don Skidmore

As of August 27, 2024, Don Skidmore did not have a website or any information online.

Don has served on the City Council for eight years. 

Erlanger city council meeting flap centers on mayor’s firing of long-time city attorney Frank Wichmann

As of September 4, 2024, Frank Wichmann did not have a website or any information online.

Frank Wichmann served as legal counsel to the City of Friendship City for almost 50 years. 

As of August 20, 2024, Frank Wichmann did not have a website or any information online.

Frank Wichmann

As of August 27, 2024, Frank Wichmann did not have a website or any information online.

Frank served as legal counsel to the City of Friendship City for almost 50 years. 

Erlanger moves closer to resolution on emergency budget appropriations

Gary earned a master's degree in information systems from Northern Kentucky University.

Gary works as the director of data engineering at Fidelity Investments.

Gary Meyer previously served on the city council of Erlanger from 2019 to 2022. 

As of August 20, 2024, Gary Meyer did not have a website or any information online.

Gary Meyer

As of August 27, 2024, Gary Meyer did not have a website or any information online.

Gary previously served on the City Council. 

Michelle earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in accounting from Northern Kentucky University.

Michelle Fields works as a controller at Rolling Hills Hospitality.

As of September 4, 2024, Michele Fields did not have a website or any information online.

As of August 20, 2024, Michele Fields did not have a website or any information online.

Michele Fields

As of August 27, 2024, Michele Fields did not have a website or any information online.

As of September 4, 2024, Nicholas Eads did not have a website or any information online.

As of August 20, 2024, Nicholas Eads did not have a website or any information online.

Nicholas Eads

As of August 27, 2024, Nicholas Eads did not have a website or any information online.

Rebecca currently resides in Erlanger, with her husband and child. She earned a bachelor's degree from Wright State University and a master's degree in business administration from Northern Kentucky University.

As of September 19, 2024, Rebecca Reckers’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Rebecca Reckers has served on the Erlanger City Council since 2018. She has chaired the Small Business Task Force.

As of August 20, 2024, Rebecca Reckers’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes in addressing urban decay and improving community aesthetics through the Blight Task Force, which was active from 2019 to 2020 before being dissolved.

- Believes in addressing urban decay and improving community aesthetics through the Blight Task Force, which was active from 2019 to 2020 before being dissolved.

Supports the addition of School Resource Officers and fair compensation increases to attract quality candidates.

Believes police K-9s are more beneficial than body cameras for public safety.

- Supports the addition of School Resource Officers and fair compensation increases to attract quality candidates.
- Believes police K-9s are more beneficial than body cameras for public safety.

Plans to work with the Small Business Task Force to incorporate site readiness into grant programs.

- Plans to work with the Small Business Task Force to incorporate site readiness into grant programs.

Rebecca Reckers

Rebecca Reckers currently resides in Erlanger, with her husband and child. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Wright State University and a Master of Business Administration from Northern Kentucky University.

Rebecca Reckers is currently a councilwoman in Erlanger and has worked as a finance professional for over 15 years. She has served on various task forces and committees, including the Small Business Task Force, Ad Hoc Budget Committee, and Finance and Economic Development Committee.

Rebecca Reckers has served on the Erlanger City Council since 2018. She has been a member of various committees, including the Finance and Economic Development Committee, Ad Hoc Budget Committee, and has chaired the Small Business Task Force.

Rebecca Reckers currently resides in Erlanger. She is married to Ted Reckers, and they have one child. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Wright State University and a Master of Business Administration from Northern Kentucky University.

Supports non-profit organizations that aim to end homelessness and poverty.

Served as an alternate appointment for Planning and Development Services of Kenton County from 2019 to 2020.

As a city council member, helped create grant programs to address urban blight, demolition, and economic development.

Supports the removal of blighted properties and improvements in urban development.

Promises to support capital projects that enhance city infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, and parks.

Believes capital projects are essential to a community.

Supports law enforcement and first responders, and as councilwoman, advocated for a replacement ambulance for the EMS department.

Promises to continue advocating for police, first responders, and community safety.

Supports advocating for public safety in Erlanger and addressing the needs of police and first responders.

As a council member, voted to lower taxes every fiscal year served.

Believes taxes are "always a hot button for discussion."

Promises to maintain transparency and responsibly manage taxpayer funds.

Believes transparency and accountability are crucial for economic stability and growth.

Believes local tax dollars should be used to secure essential resources for the community.

As a member of the Finance and Economic Development Committee and Ad Hoc Budget Committee, helped pass "one of the toughest budgets in Erlanger’s history."

Wants to create a "climate of accountability" for citizens.

As chairwoman of the Small Business Task Force, helped pass a match-grant proposal to improve the façades of businesses older than 10 years in Erlanger.

As a city council member, organized a campaign with CincyShirts to raise money for financially impacted Erlanger small businesses during the pandemic.

Served on the Farmer’s Market Task Force in 2022.

As a city official, organized an event with TriEd and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development to promote underutilized tax credits for Kentucky businesses.

Served as chairwoman of the Small Business Task Force since 2019.

Serves on the Ad Hoc budget committee since 2021.

Served on the Finance and Economic Development Committee, which was dissolved after the 2020 term.

Renee is married to her husband Don, who also serves on the city council. 

As of September 4, 2024, Renee Skidmore did not have a website or any information online.

Renee Skidmore has served on the city council of Erlanger for 16 years. 

As of August 20, 2024, Renee Skidmore did not have a website or any information online.

Renee Skidmore

She is married to her husband Don, who also serves on the City Council. 

As of August 27, 2024, Renee Skidmore did not have a website or any information online.

Renee has served on the City Council for 16 years. 

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As of September 4, 2024, Renee Wilson did not have a website or any information online.

Renee is running for her second term on City Council. 

As of August 20, 2024, Renee Wilson did not have a website or any information online.

Renee Wilson

As of August 27, 2024, Renee Wilson did not have a website or any information online.

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As of August 28, 2024, Thomas Cahill did not have a website or any information online.

Thomas Cahill currently serves as a city council member for the City of Erlanger. He was first elected in 2008 and is serving his 8th term.


As of August 20, 2024, Thomas Cahill did not have a website or any information online.

Stated that his goal for the current council term is to "develop a master plan/roadmap for our facilities upgrades."

- Stated that his goal for the current council term is to "develop a master plan/roadmap for our facilities upgrades."

Thomas Cahill

As of August 27, 2024, Thomas Cahill did not have a website or any information online.

Thomas has served on the City Council for 16 years. 

Tyson Hermes has been a resident of Erlanger for over 14 years. He and his wife, Julie, have 3 children. He is a parishioner at St. Barbara.

Tyson is a business owner, builder, beekeeper, and ski instructor. He has also served on ten different boards and commissions, including Planning and Development Services, Building Industry Association, and the Northern Kentucky Area Development District.

Tyson Hermes served as the mayor of Erlanger from 2015-2019 and is a current Erlanger councilman.

Wants to add more parking spaces in the county's 13 parks.

Supports the Silverlake Park Improvements Phase IV project.

Supports the Sherbourne Park Improvements Phases I & II.

Supports reducing the number of council members from 9 to 6 to increase accountability and value of the seat, saying "do-nothing council members would no longer be able to be re-elected based on name recognition."

- Wants to add more parking spaces in the county's 13 parks.
- Supports the Silverlake Park Improvements Phase IV project.
- Supports the Sherbourne Park Improvements Phases I & II.
- Supports reducing the number of council members from 9 to 6 to increase accountability and value of the seat, saying "do-nothing council members would no longer be able to be re-elected based on name recognition."

Believes in promoting development and filling vacant buildings.

As of August 20, 2024, Tyson Hermes’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports constructing a salt-storage building on the city's East side to enhance efficiency and responsiveness during snow emergencies.

Supports the construction of a new Public Works Facility on Montgomery Street.

Supports the construction of a new public works facility on Montgomery Street.

- Supports constructing a salt-storage building on the city's East side to enhance efficiency and responsiveness during snow emergencies.
- Supports the construction of a new public works facility on Montgomery Street.

Supports adding an additional social worker to the Police Social Worker program and increasing funding for the E-angel program.

Supports establishing a New Recruit Training Program in Erlanger to meet the "400 training hours" requirement, believing it will enhance local and regional training standards and potentially generate revenue for the city.

- Supports adding an additional social worker to the Police Social Worker program and increasing funding for the E-angel program.
- Supports establishing a New Recruit Training Program in Erlanger to meet the "400 training hours" requirement, believing it will enhance local and regional training standards and potentially generate revenue for the city.

Supports continuing decreases in property tax rates and exploring reductions in franchise fees, insurance premium tax rates, and payroll tax rates.

- Supports continuing decreases in property tax rates and exploring reductions in franchise fees, insurance premium tax rates, and payroll tax rates.

Tyson Hermes

Tyson Hermes has been a resident of Erlanger for over 14 years. He and his wife, Julie, have three children. He is a parishioner at St. Barbara.

Tyson Hermes is a business owner, builder, beekeeper, and ski instructor. He has also served on ten different boards and commissions, including Planning and Development Services, Building Industry Association, and the Northern Kentucky Area Development District.

Tyson Hermes served as the Mayor of Erlanger from 2015-2019 and is a current Erlanger Councilman. He has served on ten different boards and commissions, including Planning and Development Services, Building Industry Association, and the Northern Kentucky Area Development District.

- Supports constructing a salt-storage building on the city's East side to enhance efficiency and responsiveness during snow emergencies.
- Supports the construction of a new Public Works Facility on Montgomery Street.

- Supports continuing decreases in property tax rates and exploring reductions in franchise fees, insurance premium tax rates, and payroll tax rates.
- Supports lower taxes, free-market capitalism, and reducing regulations.

Promises to continue adding services for citizens and not fire anyone due to budget cuts.

Supports murals, landscaping, hardscaping, and other beautification efforts.

Supports the development of public services such as dog parks.

Supports the development of a mountain bike adventure park.

Promises to address local infrastructure issues, such as fixing the intersection of Concord and Stevenson Road.

Supports "much needed repairs and maintenance on the city facilities."

Supports continued road and sidewalk repairs.

Believes there has been significant growth in recent years, but says "the job is not done" regarding economic development.

Supports maintaining reserves beyond recommended amounts, saying "Currently the City of Erlanger has about $15,000,000 in reserves! More than double the recommended amount!"

Supports lower taxes, believing they quickly benefit the local economy.

Said, "If we don’t plan to use the reserves, then we need to stop 'stealing' it, and DRASTICALLY reduce our tax rates."

Believes lowering taxes will increase revenue.

Believes in setting a limit on city cash reserves or using the money for the benefit of residents, and has tried for several years to get the council to do so.

Believes in the benefits of lower taxes for the city.

Believes in enhancing local business appeal and leveraging market trends for economic growth.

Supports lower taxes, free-market capitalism, and reducing regulations.

As of September 4, 2024, Victoria Kyle did not have a website or any information online.

Victoria Kyle has served on the City Council for 26 years. 

As of August 20, 2024, Victoria Kyle did not have a website or any information online.

Victoria Kyle

As of August 27, 2024, Victoria Kyle did not have a website or any information online.

Victoria has served on the City Council for 26 years. 

- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 