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Jason earned a bachelor's degree in interpersonal communication from Bellarmine University. He now lives in Fort Wright with his wife. He volunteers at Saint Agnes Catholic Church.

Jason currently works as a producer at Bilz Insurance. He previously worked in sales at Fidelity Investments. 

Jason Collins is a city council member for Fort Wright. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

As of June 6, 2025, Jason Collins did not have a website or any information online.

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Bernie graduated from Covington Catholic High School. 

Bernies is the owner of Wessels Construction.

Bernie Wessels is a city council member in Fort Wright. He was first elected in 2008 and is serving his 8th term.

As of June 6, 2025, Bernie Wessels did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports funding for Police Fire and Public Works.

- Supports funding for Police Fire and Public Works.

Supports lowering taxes through the investment of public funds.

- Supports lowering taxes through the investment of public funds.

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David earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati.

David works as the president of Cincinnati Testing Laboratories INC.

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David is a city council member in Fort Wright. He was first elected in 2012.

As of June 6, 2025, David Abeln did not have a website or any information online.

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As of October 1, 2024, Jason Worms’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jason Worms has a career as a corporate executive and is a small-business owner.

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Believes in representing diverse community voices to improve Fort Wright's future as a desirable place for living and child development.

- Believes in representing diverse community voices to improve Fort Wright's future as a desirable place for living and child development.

As of June 6, 2025, Jason Worms’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports the construction of the Brent Spence Companion Bridge.

Supports replacing the Kyles Lane Bridge.

Supports upgrading the Kyles Lane overpass to promote growth and development in Fort Wright.

- Supports the construction of the Brent Spence Companion Bridge.
- Supports replacing the Kyles Lane Bridge.
- Supports upgrading the Kyles Lane overpass to promote growth and development in Fort Wright.

Supports medical cannabis and believes Fort Wright should allow medical cannabis facilities despite Kenton County's prohibition.

- Supports medical cannabis and believes Fort Wright should allow medical cannabis facilities despite Kenton County's prohibition.

Believes in increasing transparency and inclusivity in the city's decision-making process by providing advance notice of upcoming discussions and inviting community feedback.

Believes in responsible fiscal management and future planning to ensure economic stability and growth.

Believes in supporting small businesses to boost the economy.

- Believes in increasing transparency and inclusivity in the city's decision-making process by providing advance notice of upcoming discussions and inviting community feedback.
- Believes in responsible fiscal management and future planning to ensure economic stability and growth.
- Believes in supporting small businesses to boost the economy.

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Jay Weber named to Fort Wright City Council, effective now, replaces Mike Hoerlein who resigned

Jay earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Ohio University. 

Jay retired as Fifth Third Bank's vice president and executive vice president of Batesville Products, Inc. 

Jay Weber is a city council member in Fort Wright. He was first appointed in 2019 and subsequently re-elected. He is serving his 3rd term.


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Supports attracting and retaining qualified city workers in all departments.

- Supports attracting and retaining qualified city workers in all departments.

As of June 6, 2025, Justin "Jay" Weber Jr did not have a website or any information online.

Justin "Jay" Weber Jr

Margie earned her bachelor's degree in English language and literature from Northern Kentucky University.

Margie is the owner of Better Design LLC. She has previously worked as a landscape designer for ACG Design & Landscape and Ammon Nursery, as well as an office manager for The LAM Foundation.

Margie was first appointed to Fort Wright City Council to fill a vacancy in 2017.

As of June 6, 2025, Margie Witt did not have a website or any information online.

Margie Witt

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Scott is originally from Fort Wright. He has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Northern Kentucky University.

Scott currently works in sales for Stand Energy Corp. 

Scott Wall currently serves as a city council member for Fort Wright. He was first elected in 2007.

Advocates for the improvement of Battery Hooper Park.

- Advocates for the improvement of Battery Hooper Park.

As of June 6, 2025, Scott Wall did not have a website or any information online.

Advocates for better maintenance of state-owned roads.

- Advocates for better maintenance of state-owned roads.

Supports greater transparency from the state of Kentucky on how citizens' taxes are used to pay for pensions.

- Supports greater transparency from the state of Kentucky on how citizens' taxes are used to pay for pensions.

Scott Wall

- 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. 