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The Kentucky Democratic Party reorganizes each presidential election year by selecting new party leadership, including election of precinct committee and executive committee members, and choosing delegates to the state party covention. KDP staff will lead an informational meeting for Northern Kentucky this Thursday night (see calendar). If you want to get more involved in the party and impact 2012 elections, this meeting is a great way to learn more, meet other activists and start your political engines.
A preview of what will be covered:
Precinct elections Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. - election of three officers per precinct, a woman, a man and a youth under age 35
County conventions, Saturday, April 14, other details TBA - Election of executive committee members and 4th district/state convention delegates.
For more information: please call Paul Whalen at 859-466-3450 or refer to KDP by-laws. |
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 Corporate Taxes=
Revenue Problem, not a Spending Problem?
The Legislative Ethics Commission recently issued a report of businesses (both those based in Kentucky and those doing business in Kentucky) and the taxes they paid from 2008 to 2010.
Those paying more than the 6.2% national average:
- J.P. Morgan Chase - 9.1% in state income taxes each year
- Apollo Group, Inc. - operates University of Phoenix and other proprietary schools, paid 8.2%
- Apple - 8%
- Other businesses paying more or close to the national average:
- Reynolds American - 6.5%
- CVS Caremark - 6.4%
- Oracle - 5.8%
Those paying less than the 6.2% national average:
- Chesapeake Energy - Negative 2.1%
- Peabody Energy - Negative 0.6%
- Yum Brands - Negative 0.4%
- El Paso Corp - Negative 0.2%
Fortune 500 companies based in Kentucky that employ lobbyists paid:
- Ashland - 1%
- Humana - 3.4%
- Kindred Healthcare - 3.6%
20 other Fortune 500 companies with lobbyists in Kentucky paid an average of less than 3% in corporate income taxes during 2008 through 2010:
- Merck
- Eli Lilly
- General Electric
- American Express
- Duke Energy
- Express Scripts
- Coca-Cola
- AT&T
- Norfolk Southern
- CSX
- IBM
- Atmos Energy
- UPS
- Verizon Communications
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A Media Crystal Ball?
For cn|2's assessment of who's who in the future of Kentucky politics, check out Ryan Alessi's article on "12 to watch in 2012 and beyond."
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Welcome
New Executive Committee Members!
Joining the Campbell Couny Executive Committee in December were Louise Steidel of Cold Spring and Tim Hardy of Melbourne. Mrs. Steidel is a retired educator who has been active in campaigns and party activities for many years. Hardy is presently the Local 212 Treasurer and serves as the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers' (IBEW) Kentucky Political Coordinator.
Steidel and Hardy join an Executive Committee of committed Democrats from across the county:
Paul Whalen, Chair - Ft. Thomas Linda Nesbitt, Vice Chair - Cold Spring Carol Rich, Secretary - Bellevue Jack Fischer, Treasurer - Dayton Jim Cole - Southgate Diana Darnell - Ft. Thomas Tommy Guidugli - Newport John Hayden - Newport Kelly Keene Jones - Wilder Linda Klembara - Ft. Thomas Michael Klembara - Ft. Thomas Mike Dutle - Newport Al Pinelo - Wilder Kathy Pinelo - Wilder Elissa Plattner - Melbourne Laura Roberts - Wilder Sue Teegarden - Alexandria Tom Wiethorn - Bellevue
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Campbell County Democratic Party
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Mader-Jones to run for Circuit Court Clerk
Mary Ann Mader-Jones, a lifelong resident of Campbell County, has filed to run for Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk in the November 2012 election.
A graduate of Bishop Brossart High School and one of 13 children, Mader-Jones worked for 17 years in the family's insurance agency. She has spent the past 16 years as a mortgage consultant, and is currently a top producer at Union Savings Bank.
Mary Ann was a volunteer with the Alexandria Fire Department for 17 years as an EMT, Paramedic, EMT Instructor and CPR Instructor. She also volunteered with the Maplewood Home in Burlington, working with displaced children waiting to be placed in foster homes. For 10 years she served as a religious education teacher at St. Mary Parish in Alexandria, eventually coordinating their entire Religious Education Program for six more years.
Mader-Jones is a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary at Post 3205 in Alexandria. Her husband, Ron, is a Vietnam veteran and six-time Commander of Post 1484 in Park Hills, where he is still a member. Ron is also a member of the American Legion in Alexandria. Mary Ann has a daughter, Jeana, and son-in-law, Matthew.
"I have known and worked on many projects with Mary Ann for over 35 years," said Sue Orth, past chair of the Campbell County Democratic Executive Committee. "She has always been the one to step up to the plate, roll up her sleeves and get the job done. I wholeheartedly endorse her candidacy for Circuit Court Clerk and look forward to offering my assistance to her campaign."
"I am excited about running for Circuit Court Clerk," said Mader-Jones. "I feel confident that my business experience will enable me to streamline the process of the Circuit Court for the savings and convenience of the citizens of Campbell County."
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Democratic Reorganization Update
Thursday, Jan. 12, 6-7:30 p.m.
Chez Nora Restaurant, 530 Main St., Covington
 Drinking Liberally First & third Wednesdays, 7 p.m.
Crazy Fox Saloon, 901 Washington, Newport
Good conversation over drinks with other local Democrats, and a very informal meeting.
CC Men's Democratic Club
Monday, Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m.
FOP Lodge #10, Silver Grove
All registered Dems invited! Contact Tom Calme at tcowme@fuse.net for more information.
 Campbell County Library Board
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 4:30 p.m.
Cold Spring Branch
Campbell County Fiscal Court
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 5:30 p.m.
Campbell County Administrative Bldg.,
Fiscal Court Chambers
1098 Monmouth St., Newport
Executive Committee Meeting
Tuesday, January 31, 7 p.m.
CC Administration Bldg., 1098 Monmouth St., Newport
Fiscal Court Chambers
I Love Mountains Day!
Tuesday, Feb. 14, Frankfort
Sponsored by Kentuckians for the Commonwealth
SAVE THE DATES! Precinct Elections Saturday, March 31, 10 a.m. Your polling location
County Convention Saturday, April 14, Details TBA Stay tuned for more information, or call Paul Whalen at 859-466-3450.
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Where we are today,
where we're going in 2012
In a guest column published by the Campbell County Recorder December 29, Rep. Dennis Keene takes a look back at 2011, citing Kentucky's encouraging performance in employment, revenue and personal income levels relative to other states, and highlighting bright spots in the commonwealth's classrooms.
"...I am encouraged by this information. I believe we will continue to pull together and move our commonwealth to a brighter, more prosperous future in 2012," Keene said.
To move forward the gaming issue, and with it the revenue picture, Rep. Keene pre-filed a bill for the 2012 legislative session opening January 3 that would establish a process by which casino gaming may be brought into Kentucky in a controlled way.
The bill would place the oversight of casino gaming with the Kentucky Lottery Corporation. It would limit the locations at which a casino may be located to either counties with a population of 90,000 or more, or cities of the fourth class or greater that already have a horse racing track located within the city. Cick here for more information on this bill.
Rep. Keene files his 2012 re-election papers.
He invites your questions and comments concerning the 2012 session:
800-372-7181; dennis.keene@lrc.ky.gov. |
The CC Democratic Party passed a resolution at its December 2011 to support construction of a new south branch of the Campbell County Public Library at the entrance to the Parkside community south of Alexandria. Find out more about how our public libraries offer something for everyone in these PSA's from the National Library Association. |
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KUDOS!
to the Newport Marching Band for their colorful presentation in Kentucky's 59th Governors' Inaugural Parade!
You sure made us proud, NHS! |
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