Lakeside Park City Council · Nov 3, 2026
George William
Best
George William Best, the incumbent, is running for Lakeside Park City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Tom BernheimerIncumbent
- 02George William BestYou’re reading
- 03John Busse
- 04Tyler Gastright
- 05Samuel D. Keith
- 06Michael Lippert
- 07Adam S. Perkins
- 08David WolferIncumbent
Background
- About
- Retired insurance loss-prevention professional appointed to the council late last year.
The city lists Tom Bernheimer, Mary Ann Thaman, Brian Waite, Dave Wolfer, Dennis Landwehr and George Best as council members. City of Lakeside Park
On the record: George William Best
13 sourced01City services1 sourced position
Said at his appointment that he wants to keep the city's services going.
I just want to keep going the various services we have going now and will have in the future,”
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
02Backyard chickens1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke at the April 2025 council meeting, as the city's code enforcement representative, against allowing chickens.
Own statementLakeside Park City Council minutes, April 14, 2025 · Apr 14, 2025Link
03Questionnaire1 sourced position
Did not respond to LINK nky's interview requests for its 2026 candidate profile.
Own statementLINK nky · Oct 12, 2026Link
04Elected officials' pay1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance No. 01-2026, setting the mayor's salary (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteLakeside Park City Council minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Zoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance No. 02-2026, amending the zoning ordinance on manufactured homes (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteLakeside Park City Council minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Pool fences2 sourced positions
Voted yes on removing the neighbor-consent requirement from Ordinance No. 03-2026 on pool fences next to institutional properties (passed 4-0, April 2026).
Council voteLakeside Park City Council minutes, April 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance No. 03-2026, a zoning change on fencing around swimming pools next to institutional properties (2-2 tie; failed, April 2026).
Council voteLakeside Park City Council minutes, April 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Littering1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance No. 04-2026, adding littering rules and penalties to the city code (passed 4-0, May 2026).
Council voteLakeside Park City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Garages and sheds3 sourced positions
Voted yes on Municipal Order No. 04-2026, asking the Kenton County Planning Commission to amend city zoning on existing free-standing structures (passed 4-0, May 2026).
Council voteLakeside Park City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on amending Ordinance No. 08-2026 to drop its 1994 date and require replacement buildings to conform to the house's style (passed 6-0, August 2026).
Council voteLakeside Park City Council minutes, August 10, 2026 · Aug 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance No. 08-2026, allowing replacement of free-standing garages and existing storage buildings under set conditions (passed 6-0, August 2026).
Council voteLakeside Park City Council minutes, August 10, 2026 · Aug 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
09City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance No. 05-2026, the 2026-2027 city budget (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteLakeside Park City Council minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
10Fire and EMS1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution No. 03-2026, an interlocal agreement with Fort Mitchell for fire and emergency medical services (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteLakeside Park City Council minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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