Commissioner Tom Lampe Represents Campbell County at NKY Chamber Government Forum

Campbell County Commissioner Tom Lampe joined county leaders from across Northern Kentucky for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Government Forum: County Leadership Shaping Northern Kentucky, held Aug. 28 at Turfway Park Racing & Gaming.

NKY Chamber President and CEO Brent Cooper moderated the discussion with Campbell County Commissioner Lampe, Boone County Commissioner Jesse Brewer and Kenton County Commissioner Beth Sewell. The panel focused on opportunities and challenges facing Northern Kentucky’s three counties, including transportation, housing, workforce, economic development and regional cooperation.

Commissioner Lampe highlighted work already underway in Campbell County to address challenges shared across the region. On housing, he discussed the county’s investment in training for planning and zoning boards, the approval of accessory dwelling units where appropriate, and participation in Community Development Block Grant programs supporting homeownership and neighborhood investment. 

Transportation infrastructure was another focus. Commissioner Lampe pointed to KY 536 as an important project for Campbell County that would reduce traffic on U.S. 27. He also emphasized the importance of making sure Campbell County has a voice when state infrastructure funding decisions are made. 

Regional cooperation was a recurring theme throughout the discussion. Commissioner Lampe said Campbell County is already finding opportunities to consolidate services when doing so makes sense. He pointed to the creation of Campbell Fire/Rescue and county services provided to local cities, including planning and zoning, occupational tax reporting and collection, animal services and police patrol. Lampe said he supports greater efficiency while also believing local communities should be able to decide which services and partnerships make sense for them.

Commissioner Lampe said the people working throughout Northern Kentucky give him confidence in the region’s future. He credited leaders in education, health care, business, and regional organizations with contributing their time and expertise beyond their individual organizations to help Northern Kentucky continue moving forward.