Kenton County adopts revised ethics code after public objections over commission changes
Sep 8, 2026
Sep 8, 2026
After public commenters urged postponement and criticized reductions in commission size and whistleblower protections, the Fiscal Court passed Ordinance 121.51 revising the county code of ethics. County officials said protections remain and the rewrite is a cleanup; commissioners voted to adopt the ordinance at second reading.
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The Kenton County Fiscal Court on Sept. 8 adopted Ordinance 121.51, a rewrite of the county’s code of ethics, despite public comments urging a delay and arguing the draft weakens oversight.
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