2016 Kenton County Government Academy Graduates

Citizens become government savvy, graduate from Kenton County Government Academy

 Thirty-Four people graduated from the tenth annual Kenton County Government Academy on Monday evening March 28, 2016.  The event was held at the Edgewood Senior Center at 6:00 p.m.

Dr. Paul Tenkotte, an expert and author on Northern Kentucky history, addressed the group, along with Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann and Kenton County Attorney Stacy Tapke who runs the academy each year.  “The success of this program is made by the continued support and engagement by our elected officials and community leaders, along with the citizens who are committed to learning more about their local government,” says Tapke.  “With the challenges facing Northern Kentucky and the Commonwealth, my office offers this program as a way to engage our residents and foster potential community leaders.”

The Academy is a 30-hour program meeting once a week for 10 weeks. The 2016 class met with local government officials-took on-site tours of many government facilities including, Northern Kentucky Water District, Kenton County Detention Center, Animal Shelter, SD1, and the Kenton County Justice Center. 

2016 graduate Cole Imperi, found the program beneficial as a tool for her service on several community boards.  “Not only is Government Academy a great way to get through the winter season, but it’s a great way to learn about the place we all call home. It’s a valuable program and I feel grateful for all that I learned. At the end of it all, I feel more deeply woven into the fabric of Kenton County,” says Imperi.