Who is running in the upcoming elections?
Sydney Cooper , Editor-in-Chief
As the election comes closer each day, many of Highlands seniors are eligible to vote on November 6th. The Journalism department contacted the representatives from local and state elections. Here are the responses that we received and what they have to say about their campaigns.
Connie Grubbs
My name is Connie Grubbs and I am the only Democratic candidate for any Campbell County Commissioner seat. As a first-time candidate, running for office is not something I saw myself doing until recently. Now that I have made the decision, it just seems natural. My reasons for running are many, but they all revolve around justice. We are looking at the first generation in America to not do as well as...
Calvin Sidle
My name is Calvin Sidle and I am running for Judge Executive because I want to make a difference in my community. I would like to see our local government do more to combat climate change, fight the opioid epidemic, and increase affordable housing and transportation options. None of these things are easy and they can't be done alone. It would require cooperation from other levels of government and i...
Michelle Snodgrass
Why am I running? Because this is my home. I was raised in this community and by this community. When I began as a prosecutor in Campbell County 18 years ago, I felt a responsibility to protect the community that had always protected me. As your Commonwealth Attorney, I have established an office that true criminals fear, one that puts the safety of our community first, and one where victims can c...
Jason Kilmer
I decided I was going to run for this office as an adolescent. I was always concerned with politics because my great-grandparents instilled in me how important it was to vote. They used to have their garage be the local polling place. So ever since I was young I’ve wanted to represent the people of our area. I wanted to make a difference for my friends, family, and neighbors. We have some...
Justin Fortner
Justin Fortner is an attorney focusing on State and Federal Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Bankruptcy. Fortner oversees a conflict contract in the Campbell County Public Defenders Office. He is an advocate of the right to life and is committed to protecting 2nd amendment rights. Growing up, Justin looked up to his father, John. John prosecuted approximately 30 years, retiring from the Campbe...
Rachel Roberts
I am Rachel Roberts and I’m running for State Senate in the 24th district, and I’m fighting for our future. Our region needs a stronger and smarter economy, our health care system is failing everyday Kentuckians, and politicians in Frankfort are bent on breaking our children’s schools. Like so many people I’ve spoken with, I’m exhausted by partisan politics and career politicians who say the...
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