Bill Wells
Candidate for City Council, City of Covington
Background
- Occupation
- Former Covington city commissioner; neighborhood leader
A longtime Covington neighborhood leader, he was elected a city commissioner in 2015 and re-elected in 2017.
Documented positions
Government & transparency
Supports financial transparency and open city government
As a commissioner he advocated for OpenGov, a public financial transparency platform.
ReportPolitical notes: For '26 election — Steve Pendery, Bill Wells, Steven DoanNews coverage · Northern Kentucky Tribune · Jan 13, 2026 · nkytribune.com
“A central pillar of Wells’ campaign is a renewed commitment to financial transparency and open government.”
Supports restoring city communication with neighborhood groups
ReportPolitical notes: For '26 election — Steve Pendery, Bill Wells, Steven DoanNews coverage · Northern Kentucky Tribune · Jan 13, 2026 · nkytribune.com
“Wells also emphasized the importance of restoring meaningful communication between city leadership and neighborhood organizations”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Bill Wells on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- Kenton County Publication Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Kenton County Clerk · kentonkyclerk.gov
- Political notes: For '26 election — Steve Pendery, Bill Wells, Steven Doan
News coverage · Northern Kentucky Tribune · Jan 13, 2026 · nkytribune.com
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