The Record
Lower Taxes.Better Services.A Stronger Campbell County.
Tom Lampe has proven that improving quality of life doesn’t have to mean asking taxpayers for more. While tax rates and fees have declined, Tom has helped deliver major investments in roads, high-speed internet, clean water, public safety, parks and economic development. His approach is simple: spend taxpayer dollars responsibly, invest in the services that matter most, and keep Campbell County a safe, affordable and thriving place to live, work and raise a family.
A vote for Tom means
Respect for the Taxpayers of Campbell County
Tom believes the government should take no more from taxpayers than it needs. Families and businesses should keep more of what they earn.
$0
Net Profits Tax
Eliminated the Net Profits Tax for Campbell County Businesses and Sole Proprietors.
17.80 → 15.30
Property-tax rate, cents per $100
Tom has voted to lower property tax rates since he has been in office.
$3.4M
Saved for taxpayers
Tom voted to partner with Kenton and Boone Counties on a new emergency radio system saving the county $3.4 million and improving overall public safety.
- Saved the county $103,000 annually by voting to restructure the HR and Payroll Departments.
- Voted to eliminate the county dog license fee and moved registration online.
- Eliminated park pass and horse trail fees.
A vote for Tom means
Smaller, More Efficient and Modern Government
When the county needed to do more, Tom looked for a partner or a better system first. A bigger budget came last.
Invested in Online Tax Filing Software
Invested in online tax filing and payment making it easier for residents and businesses to pay their taxes.
$103,000
Saved annually
Voted to restructure the county’s human resources and payroll department, saving $103,000 annually.
10 cities
Served at no charge
Extended county animal-control services at no additional charge to 10 participating cities.
A vote for Tom means
Strong First Responders. Safer Families.
Tom has worked to give Campbell County’s first responders the equipment, facilities and coordination they need to protect every community.
$3.4M
Saved while modernizing emergency communications software
Tom helped modernize emergency communications so police, fire and EMS can coordinate across community lines, improving public safety while saving Campbell County taxpayers millions.
$210,000
New ambulance
Tom voted to expand the police social-worker services throughout the county. Three social workers and a supervisor now work with officers to help families facing addiction, mental-health emergencies and other complex crises.
4
Social workers and a supervisor
Started the police social worker program with three social workers and a supervisor. Now an officer sent to a mental health or family crisis brings trained help along.
Prepared the County for Emergencies
National Weather Service designation
Tom supported bringing police, dispatch, emergency management and the coroner together in a modern public-safety facility designed to improve coordination and prepare Campbell County for the next generation of emergencies.
- Support for fire and emergency medical response. Tom has consistently voted to support firefighters, EMTs and emergency personnel through regional training, emergency equipment and coordinated response systems.
- Tom voted to consolidate police, dispatch, emergency crews and the coroner into one centralized building to improve coordination and response.
A vote for Tom means
Turning the Corner on the Opioid Epidemic
Tom has made combating the opioid crisis a priority, supporting investments in law enforcement, crisis intervention, treatment and recovery. As a result, fatal overdoses fell from 54 in 2020 to just 10 in 2024. Real progress, more lives saved and fewer Campbell County families devastated by addiction.
54 → 10
Fatal overdoses per year, 2020 to 2024
Fewer people in the county died of an overdose.
1st
In the state
Kentucky named Campbell County its first Recovery Ready Community.
$100,000
Drug Strike Force
Paid for the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force to go after dealers.
- Tom was recognized by the Northern Kentucky Hates Heroin task force for his work fighting the epidemic in Campbell County.
- Tom voted to provide more social workers in our police departments to deal with the root cause of addiction.
A vote for Tom means
Safe Roads. Connected Communities. Shared Prosperity.
Tom has worked to deliver safer roads, dependable bridges and responsible infrastructure investment throughout Campbell County.
$90 Million
Bridge Investment
Tom has worked with local, regional and state partners to support the new Fourth Street Bridge connecting Newport and Covington, one of Northern Kentucky’s most important infrastructure investments.
$200,311
State funding
Brought in state money to fix Upper and Lower Tug Fork Roads.
80%
Covered by the state
Joined Kentucky’s 80/20 Bridge program, which pays most of the cost, to fix the bridges at Ten Mile and Daniels Road.
300
Miles of road maintained
Takes care of Route 536. Supports the fast track completion of 536 connector. That means drainage, potholes, snow plowing and hillsides that slip.
Voted to maintain more than 300 miles of roads and 124 bridges, along with culverts, drainage, pothole repairs, snow removal, and hillside stabilization.
- Rebuilt Deer Run Road. Repaved Upper and Lower Tug Fork, Tippenhauer and Heck roads.
- Tom has supported Campbell County’s award-winning public-works team ensuring our roads and infrastructure are properly maintained.
A vote for Tom means
No Community Left Behind in Campbell County
Clean water. Working internet. Fast help in an emergency. Every part of the county should have them, from the river cities south into the farmland.
$5.5M
Water partnership
Tom supported a partnership with the Federal and State Governments to provide county water to nearly all rural families in Campbell County.
6.5 miles
Water main extended
Ran new water lines into rural Campbell County and reached 91 more homes.
98%
With public water access
Almost everyone in Campbell County can now get clean public water.
100%
Of Campbell County has High Speed Internet Access
Tom voted to bring high-speed internet access to all of Campbell County by partnering with the private sector, not creating another government utility.
- Backed countywide parks, recovery resources and professional services that smaller communities could not efficiently provide alone.
- Tom supported interim solutions for families who remain beyond public water lines by opening a third public-water fill station to serve 270 unserved households.
A vote for Tom means
Innovative Solutions for Affordable Housing
A vote for Tom means more opportunities to rent, own or remain in a home in Campbell County, whether you are starting a family, caring for an aging parent or hoping to stay in the community you already love.
$1M
Supported in CDBG funding
Tom supported $1M in Community Block Grant Funding to rehabilitate neglected properties for private homeownership while limiting the cost to county taxpayers.
Expanded Housing Choices
Tom supported accessory dwelling units on qualifying large lots, giving families more options for aging parents, adult children and caregivers while respecting property rights.
High Performer
HUD SEMAP rating
Runs the federal Housing Choice Voucher program, which helps families pay rent. HUD gives it the top rating.
- Tom supported this rehabilitation program that helps first-time and lower-income buyers own homes rather than creating permanent county-run housing.
- Tom supported reviewing parking, setback and zoning rules that can unnecessarily increase housing costs.
A vote for Tom means
Better Parks, More Trails, Stronger Connections
Tom is protecting Campbell County’s parks while creating more ways for residents to walk, bike, play and enjoy the outdoors.
$10M
A.J. Jolly investment
Tom has supported major investments to preserve and improve A.J. Jolly Park, nearly 1,000 acres of lake, trails, campgrounds and green space available to every Campbell County family.
~1,000 acres
Public green space
Protected the park’s lake, trails, campground and open space for the next generation.
$25,000
Reimbursed by outside funding
Tom supported a professional assessment to improve and expand A.J. Jolly’s hiking and off-road biking network, with the $25,000 planning cost reimbursed through outside funding.
20 miles
of Riverfront Greenspace
Tom voted to advance Riverfront Commons, a planned 20-mile pedestrian and bicycle corridor connecting Northern Kentucky’s river cities and extending toward Pendery Park.
#1
In Kentucky
Tom has consistently supported services that help Campbell County seniors stay active, connected and independent. The Campbell County Senior Center is the most utilized center in Kentucky.
- Turned the closed Boyd Road Bridge into a walking bridge. Reopening it to cars would have cost far more.
- Tom has pursued state, federal and regional funding for trails, playgrounds and park improvements, expanding recreational opportunities without placing the full cost on county taxpayers.
A vote for Tom means
Open Government. Accountable Leadership.
A vote for Tom means a county government you can see, understand and hold accountable.
All Meetings Are Online
All Fiscal Court meetings are announced in advance, streamed live, and saved for citizen review.
Transparent Financials
All of the County’s expenses, vendor payments, revenues, etc. can be reviewed on the County’s website.
- The county posts agendas, minutes, ordinances, budgets and audits online. It also posts how each commissioner voted.
- An outside auditor checks the county’s books every year, and the county posts the result.
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