KRIS A. KNOCHELMANN

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- The county judge-executive acts as the chief executive officer of your county government. They can appoint staff and fill office vacancies such as sheriff or county attorney.
- The county judge-executive prepares the county budget, oversees funds, and keeps fiscal records.
- The county judge-executive represents the county in discussions with other levels of government.
- The county judge/executive presides over and sits on the “fiscal court,” your county’s legislature. The fiscal court sets the budget for your county and passes laws. It is also responsible for county roads, jails, and social services. 
- The county judge/executive is elected to a four-year term in partisan elections. 
- The maximum annual salary for this position varies based on county size, ranging from approximately $85,000 to $154,400.

Chief executive officer of your county and head of its governing board.

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Kris Knochelmann is from Kenton County, Kentucky. He has a bachelor 27s degree in accounting from Xavier University. He and his wife, Lisa, have three children. They are parishioners at St. Joseph's in Crescent Springs.

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Kris is currently the Kenton County judge-executive.

Supports allowing more input from Ohio interests and surrounding counties in the management of the airport amidst restructuring efforts.

He acknowledges the financial constraints of Kenton County while emphasizing the need to upgrade emergency communications systems to meet federal mandates.

Plans to relocate the county's main administrative offices to a new site, acknowledging potential challenges in securing funding for the project.

Supports improving the water and sewer system to address flooding and facilitate development in Kenton County.

As of April 7, 2026, KRIS A. KNOCHELMANN’s website did not contain information on this issue.