The Campbell County Fiscal Court met on February 18, 2026, opening with a moment of silence, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of minutes from the January 27 special mayor’s meeting and the February 4 regular meeting. The court formally swore in Officer Brian Dwayne as a Campbell County Police Officer after completing field training and joining the department’s SWAT team; officials highlighted his Air Force background, prior service with a local department, and his role with the Northern Kentucky SWAT team, while also recognizing his growing family. Under the guest agenda item, BE NKY President and CEO Lee Crum delivered a comprehensive economic development update, outlining 1,914 jobs announced in 2025 with an average salary of $73,000, major fourth-quarter project momentum, and workforce challenges driven by automation, declining labor force growth, and demographic trends. Crum detailed investments in workforce pipeline programs including Adopt A Class, Trades in NKY (launched locally at Campbell County Middle School), and NaviGo, as well as redevelopment efforts through the Northern Kentucky Port Authority, including SparkHaus in Covington and acquisition of the historic C&O Roundhouse. Commissioners discussed logistics trends, aviation maintenance training investments at CVG, and the importance of aligning K-12 education with advanced manufacturing and skilled trades needs.

In legislative action, the court approved the second reading of Ordinance 001-26 codifying 2025 ordinances; adopted resolutions updating the Northern Kentucky SWAT interlocal agreement and acknowledging the annual review of the Campbell County Detention Center Policy and Procedure Manual; and authorized updated lease agreements with Campbell Soccer Club (including a 10-year term tied to a planned irrigation investment), Campbell County Rural Knothole Baseball, and the Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road Council for park use. The court transferred $20,400 in unspent mental health payroll tax rollover funds to support the Northern Kentucky Area Development District’s administration of federal food assistance programs after state funding reductions, preventing potential shutdown of services affecting local food pantries and Hosea House. Personnel actions included setting 2026 compensation levels for elected officials based on a 2.7% CPI adjustment, establishing base salaries for the 2027–2030 term, advancing Officer Paul Wagner to Police Officer IV, approving numerous seasonal parks and golf course hires, and making multiple board reappointments. The meeting concluded after approval of website redevelopment and online permitting payment contracts, payment of claims, and adjournment.

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