Tom Lampe won the race for Campbell County commissioner in District 3 on Tuesday defeating Brant Owens in the general election. Republican Lampe received 17,699 votes, while Democrat Owens received 16,357 votes, according to election results from the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office. Campbell County Results County commissioners serve four-year terms, with the winner taking office Jan. 4, 2027. The fiscal court consists of three commissioners and the county judge/executive and is responsible for decisions involving the county budget, taxes, infrastructure, public services and other county operations. Although commissioners represent individual districts, they are elected by voters countywide. District 3 includes Newport, Bellevue, Dayton and portions of Fort Thomas and Southgate. Lampe was first elected to the fiscal court in 2014 and previously served six terms on the Fort Thomas City Council. His reelection campaign focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety, infrastructure and maintaining what he described as conservative principles in county government. In his LINK nky candidate profile, Lampe pointed to reductions in county property tax rates, the elimination of the Net Profits Tax on small businesses and the consolidation of emergency radio services with neighboring counties as accomplishments during his tenure. “The values that guide our family, honesty, responsibility, hard work and living within our means should also guide the county government,” Lampe said. “Those conservative values have shaped every decision I’ve made as commissioner, it’s all about taxpayer accountability.” Lampe also emphasized working with incoming Campbell County Judge/Executive Andy Schabell to ensure a smooth transition in county leadership and continue existing projects. Owens, a lifelong Campbell County resident, financial advisor and U.S. Army veteran, ran on a platform he described as “strong cities, smart suburbs and rural conservation.” His campaign emphasized government transparency, greater public involvement in county decisions, responsible development and protecting the county’s rural areas. Owens has served as chair of Newport’s Westside Citizens Coalition and the Newport Tree Board. He has also been involved with the Northern Kentucky Sierra Club and served on the board of the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky. In his LINK nky candidate profile, Owens said his first priority would be rebuilding trust between county government and residents by increasing transparency and involving communities earlier in decisions. “Too many major decisions get made with little public discussion and near-unanimous votes,” Owens said. “I’m running to bring an independent voice to the fiscal court. A voice that listens first, asks hard questions and stays focused on the long-term future of our communities.” The election determined who will represent District 3 on the fiscal court through the end of 2030. The post Tom Lampe wins Campbell County Commissioner Dist. 3 appeared first on LINK nky.
