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Aaron is from Hershey, Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor's degree in classical languages and studies from Haverford College and a master's degree in ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies from the University of Cincinnati. He lives in Westside Covington with his partner Jessica and her daughter. He serves on the Devou Park Advisory Committee and Linden Grove Cemetery Board of Overseers.

Aaron is the founder and chief financial officer of Sage Yoga. He is also a curriculum consultant for Rooted and has previously worked as a substitute high school teacher and university lecturer.

Aaron Wolpert’s campaign for city commissioner is his first run for public office.

As of August 20, 2024, Aaron Wolpert’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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Opposes short-term rentals because they "take housing out of circulation and worsen the housing shortage."

Supports "more aggressive code and tax enforcement applied to absentee and problem landowners whose properties are unsafe or abandoned..."

Supports providing incentives for developers to build more infill housing, particularly on vacant lots owned by absentee landowners.

Supports providing incentives for developers to build more infill housing, particularly on vacant lots owned by absentee landowners. Infill housing is using land in established urban areas for new construction.

Supports the Housing Authority of Covington in its mission to distribute funding to families in need.

Believes in providing social services to the unhoused.

Believes in adjusting code enforcement based on property owners’ resources, advocating for higher standards from affluent multi-property owners.

Believes that increasing housing will boost property tax revenue, which can be used for rent subsidies.

Believes that increasing the housing supply, including new market-rate housing, will help prevent new home buyers from "over-spend[ing]" and will ultimately help reduce rents in "lower-cost housing."

- Opposes short-term rentals because they "take housing out of circulation and worsen the housing shortage."
- Supports "more aggressive code and tax enforcement applied to absentee and problem landowners whose properties are unsafe or abandoned..."
- Supports providing incentives for developers to build more infill housing, particularly on vacant lots owned by absentee landowners. Infill housing is using land in established urban areas for new construction.
- Supports the Housing Authority of Covington in its mission to distribute funding to families in need.
- Believes in providing social services to the unhoused.
- Believes in adjusting code enforcement based on property owners’ resources, advocating for higher standards from affluent multi-property owners.
- Believes that increasing housing will boost property tax revenue, which can be used for rent subsidies.
- Believes that increasing the housing supply, including new market-rate housing, will help prevent new home buyers from "over-spend[ing]" and will ultimately help reduce rents in "lower-cost housing."

Housing & Urban Development

Believes in creating "walkable, friendly, and safe streets" and aims to improve local safety standards.

- Believes in creating "walkable, friendly, and safe streets" and aims to improve local safety standards.

Public Safety

Proposes forming a citizens’ board to improve cooperation and efficiencies among social service agencies.

Believes the city should enhance recreational opportunities for kids by expanding the existing network of parks.

Wants to re-form the citizen advisory committee for park facilities and programming and establish a committee of Covington kids from every neighborhood to ensure their voices are heard in planning facilities and programs.

Believes quality-of-life concerns, such as littering, are important to address.

- Proposes forming a citizens’ board to improve cooperation and efficiencies among social service agencies.
- Believes the city should enhance recreational opportunities for kids by expanding the existing network of parks.
- Wants to re-form the citizen advisory committee for park facilities and programming and establish a committee of Covington kids from every neighborhood to ensure their voices are heard in planning facilities and programs.
- Believes quality-of-life concerns, such as littering, are important to address.

Public Services

Proposes forming a mayor-appointed Transportation Commission that would absorb the current Parking Authority and take a comprehensive approach to all modes of transport in Covington.

Believes in maintaining the current momentum of city staff, even if it means delaying equipment purchases and infrastructure improvements.

Believes walkable streets and accessible public transportation are essential.

Plans to address sidewalk repairs, debris cleanup, pedestrian safety infrastructure, and weed trimming in medians.

- Proposes forming a mayor-appointed Transportation Commission that would absorb the current Parking Authority and take a comprehensive approach to all modes of transport in Covington.
- Believes in maintaining the current momentum of city staff, even if it means delaying equipment purchases and infrastructure improvements.
- Believes walkable streets and accessible public transportation are essential.
- Plans to address sidewalk repairs, debris cleanup, pedestrian safety infrastructure, and weed trimming in medians.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Aaron Wolpert

As mayor, Jessica launched the first farm share in Covington by reclaiming a vacant lot on MLK and contributed to city regulations for urban market farming.

Supports small business development in urban areas.

Believes residents should not have to tolerate neighbors who refuse to maintain their houses or sidewalks.

Believes the city of Covington is an attractive place to live and wants to develop revenue collection strategies that "capitalize on that attraction without burdening longer-term residents."

Believes small business ownership requires a "full effort" and community engagement.

Plans to use existing tools to create more affordable housing.

Believes affordable housing is a nationwide issue with no easy solutions.

Believes in matching city staffing levels to demonstrated need.

Believes the city should be proud of its compassion towards underserved individuals, but acknowledges that the concentration of services strains public safety personnel and the budget.

Believes in providing compensation for long-term first responders.

Supports coordination among social service agencies.

Promises to work at city hall every morning to support city staff and encourage innovation and problem-solving.

Promises to engage with the community by attending neighborhood meetings, local events, businesses, and going door-to-door to gather residents' input on public service challenges.

Promises to address neighborhood concerns.

Believes in community partnership to improve city leadership and services.

Believes in serving the entire city and plans to maintain contact with all neighborhoods during the campaign.

Promises to improve public services by listening to residents and implementing community-driven solutions.

Believes in prioritizing people and retaining talented city staff.

Believes in engaging with local community services, such as mulching parks and re-fencing community gardens.

Supports initiatives that assist small businesses, enhance parks and recreation, and improve neighborhood services.

As a founder of Sage Yoga, provided free community yoga sessions for diverse groups, including elementary students, social service staff, and senior citizens.

Supports the design-build model for the bridge project, allowing for changes that may affect residents, such as the installation of sound barriers.

Believes the Covington Central Riverfront development and the Brent Spence companion bridge construction will "transform" the community and supports monitoring and reporting progress on these projects to residents.

Supports improving transportation and pedestrian safety.

Aaron is from Hershey, Pennsylvania. He attended Haverford College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in classical languages and studies. He attended the University of Cincinnati, where he earned a Master's degree in ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies. He lives in Westside Covington with his partner Jessica and her daughter. He serves on the Devou Park Advisory Committee and Linden Grove Cemetery Board of Overseers.

Aaron Wolpert’s campaign for City Commission is his first run for public office.

- Opposes short-term rentals.
- Supports "more aggressive code and tax enforcement applied to absentee and problem landowners whose properties are unsafe or abandoned..."
- Supports providing incentives for developers to build more infill housing, particularly on vacant lots owned by absentee landowners.
- Supports the Housing Authority of Covington in its mission to distribute funding to families in need.
- Believes affordable housing is a nationwide issue with no easy solutions.
- Believes in providing social services to the unhoused.
- Believes in adjusting code enforcement based on property owners’ resources, advocating for higher standards from affluent multi-property owners.
- Believes that increasing housing will boost property tax revenue, which can be used for rent subsidies.
- Believes that increasing the housing supply, including new market-rate housing, will help prevent new home buyers from "over-spend[ing]" and will ultimately help reduce rents in "lower-cost housing."

- Believes in providing compensation for long-term first responders.
- Believes in creating "walkable, friendly, and safe streets" and aims to improve local safety standards.

- Proposes forming a mayor-appointed Transportation Commission that would absorb the current Parking Authority and take a comprehensive approach to all modes of transport in Covington.
- Believes in maintaining the current momentum of city staff, even if it means delaying equipment purchases and infrastructure improvements.
- Supports improving transportation and pedestrian safety.
- Believes walkable streets and accessible public transportation are essential.
- Plans to address sidewalk repairs, debris cleanup, pedestrian safety infrastructure, and weed trimming in medians.

Aaron Wolpert lives in Westside Covington with his partner Jessica and her daughter.

Aaron Wolpert is the founder of Sage Yoga, established in 2016, and manages two studios. He has also served on the Devou Park Advisory Committee and the Historic Linden Grove Cemetery and Arboretum Board of Overseers.

As of September 4, 2024, Aaron Wolpert’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Your city commission is made up of four elected city commissioners and a mayor. Together, they share the legislative and executive duties of the city government. In some cities, they also have administrative powers. 
- The city commission is responsible for the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- The city commission passes and enforces city laws, oversees all departments of the city government, and passes the city budget.
- Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for city officials. City commission members serve two-year terms and elections are held in even-numbered years. 