Commissioner Mike Radwanski

10/07/2026

Proud of this endorsement and the support!

Newport Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 45 proudly endorse Mike Radwanski, Julie Smith-Morrow, and Aaron Sutherland for Newport City Commissioner.

The support they have shown for public safety and the firefighters who serve our community over the years is unmatched. Their willingness to communicate with us, listen to our concerns, and learn about the ways we can better our department helps build a strong partnership focused on keeping Newport safe not only today, but in the future.

We appreciate their continued support and look forward to working together in the days ahead for our firefighters, paramedics and the citizens we serve!

Commissioner Mike Radwanski

Commissioner Julie Smith-Morrow

Aaron Sutherland

02/18/2026

Written by Mike Radwanski, Newport City Commissioner Festival Park is more than a venue on a calendar. It’s a shared front porch for our city—a place where neighbors gather, ideas collide, and community comes to life. That’s why, when we set out to shape the future of Festival Park in 2021, we...

01/24/2026

That’s a solid crew right there. Newport Professional Firefighters Local 45 IAFF enjoying the steak and potatoes I dropped off yesterday ahead of the storm.

12/13/2025

12/02/2025

Shout out to City of Newport, KY Public Works. Bang up job on getting the snow cleared today.

11/19/2025

Full day in another KLC event on Housing and Homelessness virtual Summit.

The study I participated in with NKADD and other community leaders on income aligned housing was highlighted as a best practice. See the article below for more information:

Northern Kentucky leaders unveil strategies to address housing problems. The final version of the menu of options is now available for public review.

09/30/2025

Congratulations to Commissioner Radwanski on attaining his Level 3 Master of Governance for municipal officials.

08/29/2025

I’m excited to see us take a leadership role to ensure this vital asset remains viable for future generations to enjoy.

In 2005, to protect and preserve the bridge, Southbank Partners and the city of Newport formed the Purple People Bridge Company.

08/20/2025

The city, along with Corporex as the master contractor, received $7.5 million from the state’s legislative budget for the project.