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Kenton County accepts sheriff's retirement, appoints Jude Hehman as successor

Kenton County Fiscal Court · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann accepted Sheriff Charles Korzenborn’s retirement and appointed Jude Hehman as Kenton County Sheriff; the judge praised Korzenborn's service during the meeting.

During the Jan. 13 meeting, the Kenton County Fiscal Court recorded Executive Order 26-01 accepting the retirement of Sheriff Charles Korzenborn and appointing Jude Hehman as the Kenton County Sheriff.

Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann thanked Korzenborn for his service and described him as "an amazing human being who has given his life to the community." The court recorded the executive order and expressed well-wishes for Korzenborn’s retirement. The meeting minutes do not include a separate vote tally for the executive order; it was presented as an executive action and acknowledged on the record.

Next steps: The executive order establishes Jude Hehman as sheriff; further administrative steps and any oath or formal swearing-in were not recorded in the minutes.