Joined by Tyler Owen.
Why Didn't Fort Thomas turnout?
What happened in the Southern end of the county?
What does this mean for general elections.
Mark Collier and Owen take a deep dive into the data.
Connie Grubbs (D-Fort Thomas) spends time in-studio to talk about her campaign. She spends time on why she's running, why her candidacy is different and her thoughts on the 2018 General Assembly in Frankfort.
This podcast was recorded in April. She will be running against Brian Painter (R-Alexandria) and Dave Guidugli (I-Fort Thomas) in the November General Election.
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Sen. Wil Schroder: What was the toughest part of this General Assembly for you?
Mr. Brent Cooper: Have you heard from the businesses who will now be charged sales tax on their services?
Dr. Karen Cheser: What were you most frustrated with during this session?
Mr. Jay Brewer: Do you think lawmakers listened to public school advocates?
Mark Collier (Living Media, Inc. & Fort Thomas Matters) talks with four people smack dab in the middle of the General Assembly process this year.
Guests:
Sen. Wil Schroder (R-Wilder)
Brent Cooper, CEO/President Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Karen Cheser, Superintendent, Fort Thomas Independent Schools
Jay Brewer, Superindendent, Dayton Independent Schools
Dr. Karen Cheser - Superintendent Fort Thomas Independent Schools
Bill Bradford - Asst. Superintendent, Teaching/Learning
Jamee Flaherty - Asst. Superintendent, Student Services
TOPICS:
- What direction is FTIS positioning itself to benefit students in a global marketplace?
- End of school date is discussed, with reasoning.
- STOP cyber bulling anonymous tipline.
- Moyer Elementary update
Campbell Co. Commissioner candidate in District 1, Tyler Owen, joins Mark Collier in studio.
He talks about his reasons for running, the current rundown of countywide politics and the biggest differentiatior for what sets him apart from his opponents in a crowded race.
"If we want to get anywhere beating the stigma of addiction, it's okay for me to say I'm an alcoholic."
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We talk with Campbell Countian, Brandon Voelker, who is in the know about all things happening in northern Kentucky.
Brandon is an attorney; you can contact him at 859-781-1900 or at his website, here.
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Topics: Fort Thomas mayor, Eric Haas, suffered a heart attack on October 8 while at his lake house. He talked about that almost tragic event, as well as FC Cincinnati coming to Newport and the city of Fort Thomas' visioning efforts.
LINK: Mayor Eric Haas Suffers Heart Attack
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Fort Thomas Independent Schools Superintendent, Karen Cheser, with her thoughts on the pension proposal given by Gov. Matt Bevin on Oct. 18.
"Keeping the Promise" proposal (link).
Keith Chalk is Michelle Chalk's father.
Michelle was the 15-year old, soon-to-be Highlands freshman that tragically passed away on August 1, 2017 when a tree fell on her in a friend's back yard.
We talked about who Michelle was, how the community has responded to them and how they have been dealing with the life-altering news.
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In this episode, we talk to someone who was also thought to have been one who started these fake profiles.
Who is Tina Glory? If you're from Fort Thomas and you're on Facebook, you've certainly come across her. She's a mystery to many, but why is she causing such a stir?
FTM Radio starts this short podcast series to get to the bottom of it. In search of Glory.
