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Bill graduated from Holy Cross High School. He is married and a father to one. 

Bill previously worked as an emergency medical technician (EMT) and firefighter. 

Bill Wells previously served as city commissioner. He served 2 terms from 2014 to 2018. 

As of August 20, 2024, Bill Wells did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports modernizing city safety equipment and buying more emergency vehicles, like police cars and ambulances, as needed.

- Supports modernizing city safety equipment and buying more emergency vehicles, like police cars and ambulances, as needed.

Public Safety

Wants to bring back OpenGov, a software that would help bring "transparency" to citizens about how city tax dollars are being used.

Plans to introduce neighborhood summits to increase city engagement and "strengthen community bonds."

Believes in adding more educational initiatives like Read Ready Covington, where "officials engage with youth by reading at elementary schools," to increase enrichment and outreach efforts.

- Wants to bring back OpenGov, a software that would help bring "transparency" to citizens about how city tax dollars are being used.
- Plans to introduce neighborhood summits to increase city engagement and "strengthen community bonds."
- Believes in adding more educational initiatives like Read Ready Covington, where "officials engage with youth by reading at elementary schools," to increase enrichment and outreach efforts.

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Transportation & Infrastructure

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Bill Wells

Bill Wells previously served as City Commissioner. He served 2 terms from 2014 to 2018. 

- 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. 