Campbell County, Kentucky

Campbell County, Kentucky… Where city meets bluegrass.  Learn about this first-class place in which to work, live, learn, and play.  Its global connections, rich cultural heritage, top educational institutions, and vibrant entertainment offer an extraordinary environment for business and family.  Whether you want to interact with Fortune 500 companies, take in a Reds game, or enjoy miles of trails by horseback, Campbell County has what you are looking for.

Campbell County is more than just open for business! Our business friendly community strives to ensure that doing business is a smooth process from “Rolling Hills to River Cities”.

Campbell County is Kentucky’s eighth most populous county and one of its three northernmost- just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, Ohio. Campbell County offers a blend of vibrant urban areas, suburban communities, and pristine rural land across the county through 15 incorporated municipalities.

The county is surrounded by the vast Ohio & Licking Rivers which allow for extensive access to river and the associated rail transportation. We are connected along numerous interstate highways such as I-275, I-471, and US-27, all with convenient access to I-71 and I-75. Our close proximity to the Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) continues to drive globally-connected and international businesses to locate and do business in Campbell County. That’s not all- Northern Kentucky University, a SACS accredited, Forbes Top College, and NCAA Division 1 institution is proudly centered right in the heart of Campbell County.

Email

spendery@campbellcountyky.gov

Professional Career

Judge Pendery is the co-owner of Pendery Insurance and Risk Management Group.

Public Service

Judge Pendery was elected County Judge/Executive in November 1998. A lifelong resident of Campbell County, Judge Pendery has served as Campbell County Judge/Executive since 1999. Prior to his service to the Fiscal Court, he was Mayor of Ft. Thomas from 1990 until 1998 and a Councilman from 1984 until 1990.

Personal Background

Judge Pendery and his wife Dana have two children, Chase and Allie.

Education

Judge Pendery is a graduate of Highlands High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Denison University and is a graduate of Ohio State University College of Law.

Community Involvement

Judge Pendery is involved in many community organizations. Among others, he serves on the board of the Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-Ed), the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments, the Northern Kentucky University Foundation and the Dan Beard Council of the Boy Scouts. Steve is a member of the Campbell Leadership Action Group, and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. He also belongs to the Kentucky Bar Association and the CPCU Society, which are professional associations.

Judge Pendery is a graduate of Leadership Kentucky. He is a member of Christ Church UCC.

Email

bpainter@campbellcountyky.gov

Professional Career

Commissioner Painter has enjoyed a professional career in Hydrogeology from 1984 to 2014 serving throughout the country, holding professional registration in Kentucky and Idaho. He was also a small business owner in Campbell County operating Vineyard Hardwoods for thirteen years.

Public Service

Commissioner Painter was first elected as District One Commissioner November 2, 2010. Was re-elected in 2014 and 2018.

Personal Background

Commissioner Painter and his wife Sulinda have been married for 38 years, and have one son, Matt. They live near Alexandria.

Education

Commissioner Painter holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Northern Kentucky University and a Master of Science Degree from Ohio University.

Community Involvement

Commissioner Painter is an Associate Member of the Alexandria Fair board. He has served on the Christian Education center School Board. Commissioner Painter has served on the board of the Alexandria Church of Christ, and is on the deacon and trustee board of Main Street Baptist Church.

Commissioner Painter serves on the board of the Cooperative Extension Service in Campbell County and is on the OKI Executive Committee (A municipal Planning Organization for transportation within our region).

Email

gbesecker@campbellcountyky.gov

Professional Career

Commissioner Besecker has been spent his entire professional career as an educator at Campbell County High School. There he teaches United States History, Advanced Placement Government and Politics as well as Criminal Justice. Through Campbell County Schools, Commissioner Besecker has also served on various Site Based Councils and Principal Selection Committees. Additionally, he has coached various sports and has led a number of extra-curricular clubs and activities.

Personal Background

Commissioner Besecker and his longtime wife, Toni, have raised 4 boys in Grant’s Lick. The boys are all well rounded students, active in sports, outdoor activities and church.

Education

Commissioner Besecker has a bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University in secondary education and a master’s degree from Northern Kentucky University in history education. He also holds a National Board Teaching certificate in secondary education.

Community Involvement

Commissioner Besecker has been active for many years in Campbell County through various organizations and groups. He is a member of the CARE Mission board which serves those less fortunate in our region with basic needs and counseling. He also serves as a deacon and youth leader at Main Street Baptist Church in Alexandria. Commissioner Besecker has helped organize and serve alongside others on various community projects including food drives and mission work for those in need. He has also volunteered for many years in youth programs, activities and sports throughout Campbell County.

Email

tlampe@campbellcountyky.gov

Tom and his wife, Kim, are lifelong residents of Ft. Thomas, where they are raising their three children, Tyler, Will, and John. Tom is a graduate of St. Thomas Elementary School, St. Xavier High School, and Xavier University. He has a BSBA in Marketing, 1984.

He is very active at his parish, St. Catherine of Siena, and serves on the Liturgical Committee as a Lector. Tom also serves on the Board of the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Foundation on the Business Support Committee.

Tom served six terms on Ft. Thomas City Council. He was Chairman of the Public Safety Committee and Parks and Recreation Committee, and was a member of the Public Works Committee and the Finance Committee.

County Officials

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State Officials

Federal Officials

The Administration Department is responsible for implementing and executing Fiscal Court policy and directives and managing the day to day affairs of the County government.

A. J. Jolly is a hidden beauty for the serious golfer, creating a natural and beautiful landscape winding through a nature friendly environment.

We invite you to join us and see for yourself why we have been rated one of the best places to play by Golf Digest. We also received a Top 10 Ranking in the STATE of KY on Golf Advisor for 2016! Come see a country club approach to public golf.

Visit our website at www.ajjolly.com. 

Welcome to the Campbell County Animal Services website.

The mission of Campbell County Animal Services is to safeguard public health and safety while promoting responsible pet ownership, to provide humane sheltering and care for animals, to protect the community’s animals from abuse and neglect, and to end euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals.

CCAS provides Animal Control Services for Unincorporated Campbell County and the following cities through an interlocal agreement: Bellevue, Cold Spring, Fort Thomas, Highland Heights, Melbourne, Silver Grove, Southgate, and Wilder.

Contact Animal Control to report a domestic animal care or control issue.  CCAS does not provide wildlife control, click here for resources.

Training Calendar

Program Description

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is the agency of county government having primary responsibility and authority for:

• The planning and execution of disaster and emergency mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery for Campbell County
• The coordination of disaster and emergency response by and between county agencies and political subdivisions
• Coordination and liaison with related agencies of the state and federal government
• Coordination of recovery operations subsequent to disaster and emergencies
• Coordination of hazard mitigation planning activities

The Office of Emergency Management is further responsible for the preparation and maintenance of a comprehensive plan for the disaster and emergency response of Campbell County. The plan is integrated and coordinated with the disaster and emergency response plans of the state and federal governments.

The Office of Emergency Management is also the agency of county government responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Campbell County Hazardous Materials Control Ordinance. The ordinance was originally adopted by the Fiscal Court in 1986 and revised in 2021.

The Office of Emergency Management acts under authorization derived from the Kentucky Revised Statutes and Chapter 91 of the Campbell County Code of Ordinances.

Effective June 16, 2005, Campbell County has been certified as Storm Ready by the National Weather Service and was recently renewed in December, 2020.

Click here to see our upcoming training calendar

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Campbell County Fiscal Court’s Finance Department is committed to transparency in fiscal management, recording and reporting. The department oversees all county funds by creating, analyzing and managing annual budgets. The department manages debt obligations, and oversees all county financial transactions. Other department responsibilities include Occupational Tax.  

Campbell County Department of Housing (CCDH) Administers Section 8 Housing Assistance in Campbell and Pendleton County, Kentucky.

CCDH Does Not Provide Assistance in the City of Newport, Kentucky.

Mission Statement:

To provide safe, decent, and sanitary housing conditions for qualified families and to manage resources efficiently. The agency is to promote personal, economic, and social upward mobility to provide families the opportunity to make the transition from subsidized to non-subsidized housing.

Highland Village is a senior community for residents age 55 and older.  Please contact Neighborhood Foundations at 859-581-2500 to submit an application or for more information.  Feel free to contact a representative of CCDH with questions or concerns regarding the agency’s project-based voucher program.

If you are a PHA and need to transfer a client to our agency, please submit portability transfer paperwork to CCDH @ hgeneral@campbellcountyky.gov.  CCDH administers the HCV program for Campbell and Pendleton Counties except in the City of Newport.

Welcome to the Campbell County Human Resources Department!

Click Employment Opportunities below to view open positions in the Detention Center, Fiscal Court and the Police Department as well as helpful tips for submitting an application.

Applications are Only Accepted for Open Positions.

Employment Application

• Campbell County Fiscal Court Application Form

Tips for Successfully Submitting an Application:

These tips are valid assuming you are using Adobe Reader to read PDF files.

1. Right-click the link to the Campbell County Fiscal Court Application Form and click "Save link as...".
2. Fill the application out. Make sure all required fields are filled out correctly.
3. Click on "File" and then click "Save".
4. Email the saved application to humanresources@campbellcountyky.gov 

Program Description

The Campbell County Human Services Department oversees and monitors the distribution of payroll tax funds that support mental health, intellectual disability, and aging services provided by a broad range of community partners. The department strives to increase self-sufficiency, encourage personal growth and responsibility, and help resolve crisis situations for eligible Campbell County residents through these partnerships.

The department does not handle State or Federally funded programs such as food stamps or child welfare.

Welcome to the Information Technology Department

The Information Technology Department partners with other County departments, management and key technology providers to implement and maintain technology solutions that enable efficient operations in the delivery of County services.  Responsibilities include the Administration, AJ Jolly Golf, AJ Jolly Park, Animal Shelter, Detention Center, Emergency Management, Finance, Housing, Planning & Zoning, Police, Road, Senior Center, Sheriff and several outside cities/agencies that operate within Campbell County.