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Aaron earned a bachelor's degree in history and political science and a law degree from Northern Kentucky University - Salmon P. Chase College of Law.

Aaron works as a private practice attorney. He is also an attorney advisor for the Social Security Administration.

Aaron Sutherland bas served as a board member of the Newport Independent School District since 2021.

As of May 31, 2025, Aaron Sutherland did not have a website or any information online.

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Aaron Sutherland

As of September 5, 2024, Jerry Peluso did not have a website or any information online.

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Jerry Peluso was first elected to the commission in 1988, where he served for 20 years, then became mayor in 2009 and served until he was term-limited in 2020

As of May 31, 2025, Jerry Peluso did not have a website or any information online.

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Julie is originally from Wisconsin. She earned a bachelor's degree in agronomy and a doctorate in plant genetics from Texas Tech University. She lives in Newport, Kentucky, with her husband John Morrow. She has 3 sons and 3 cats.

Julie is the owner of Genealogy of Newport. She has served as CEO of Dress for Success Cincinnati, vice president of agency relations and special programs at Freestore Foodbank, and executive director of Goodwill Industries of Lubbock, Inc.

Julie Smith-Morrow is a city commissioner in Newport. She was elected in 2020 and is serving her first term. She previously served as vice chair of the Newport Independent Board of Education from 2009 to 2015 and was appointed to the Gateway Community and Technical College board by Governor Steve Beshear from 2014 to 2019. She also ran for Kentucky state senator in the 24th District in 2010.

As of May 31, 2025, Julie Smith-Morrow’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Supports establishing a Buena Vista local historic district to preserve the architectural significance and honor the legacies of Newport families.

- Supports establishing a Buena Vista local historic district to preserve the architectural significance and honor the legacies of Newport families.

Supports conducting transportation studies to enhance bike and pedestrian safety.

- Supports conducting transportation studies to enhance bike and pedestrian safety.

Julie Smith-Morrow

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Ken is originally from Campbell County. He earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Northern Kentucky University. He volunteers at Municipal Government League of Northern Kentucky, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, OKI, United Way, and Holly Hill. He lives with his wife Tina, and they have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.

Ken currently works as a freelance opinion columnist and runs a small urban farm. He has previously experience in commercial banking, sales and marketing, and not-for-profit management.

Ken Rechtin currently serves as the city commissioner for Newport, KY.  He was most recently elected in 2016, and before that served in the same role from 1992 to 2002. Ken also was a Campbell County commissioner from 2003 to 2014, and served as an Ombudsman for Newport from 1978 to 1980.

As of May 31, 2025, Ken Rechtin did not have a website or any information online.

Ken Rechtin

Mike is from Northville, Michigan. He earned an associate's degree from Oakland Community College and a bachelor's degree from Wayne State University. 

Mike is currently an operations leader at GE Aerospace. He previously worked as a continuous improvement professional at Honeywell and Johnson Controls and as an engineer at GE Aviation.

Mike Radwanski: Why I’m running for Newport city commissioner

Mike Radwanski currently serves as a city commissioner for the City of Newport, KY. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.


Supports the environmental stewardship commitments in the  Comprehensive Plan

- Supports the environmental stewardship commitments in the  Comprehensive Plan

Supports developing a "smart corridor" on Monmouth Street

- Supports developing a "smart corridor" on Monmouth Street

Believes in creating safe and secure neighborhoods

- Believes in creating safe and secure neighborhoods

Wants to "bring the community together with events big and small"

Supports establishing a community center and history museum

- Wants to "bring the community together with events big and small"
- Supports establishing a community center and history museum

Supports cyclists and expanded transportation options

- Supports cyclists and expanded transportation options
- Prioritizes upgrading infrastructure
- Supports upgrades to storm water systems

Mike Radwanski

Vince earned a bachelor's degree from Xavier University

Vince Proffitt works as a commercial airline pilot.

As of September 5, 2024, Vince Proffitt did not have a website or any information online.

As of May 31, 2025, Vince Proffitt did not have a website or any information online.

Vince Proffitt

- Your city commission is made up of four elected city commissioners and a mayor. Together, they share the legislative and executive duties of the city government. In some cities, they also have administrative powers. 
- The city commission is responsible for the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- The city commission passes and enforces city laws, oversees all departments of the city government, and passes the city budget.
- Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for city officials. City commission members serve two-year terms and elections are held in even-numbered years. 