The PDS Management Board oversees the day-to-day operations of Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDS). The PDS Council appoints seven members to serve staggered two-year terms on the Board, as required by KRS Chapter 147.
What the Board Does
Under state law, the Board’s key responsibilities are to:
- Help develop and carry out the county’s comprehensive plan
- Hire PDS’s executive director
- Share reports and other information with the public about its work
- Prepare and submit an annual budget and work plan to the PDS Council
- Provide overall oversight of PDS operations
Meetings
The Board meets at 5:15 p.m. ET (4:15 p.m. CT) on the third Thursday of each month at the City of Erlanger, 505 Commonwealth Avenue, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. Meeting dates can occasionally change, so check the calendar for the latest schedule.
Current Board Members
| Role | Member | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Mayor Jessica Fette (Erlanger) | March 2025 – February 2027 |
| Vice Chair | Mayor Ron Washington (Covington) | March 2026 – February 2028 |
| Treasurer | Mayor Paul Meier (Crestview Hills) | March 2026 – February 2028 |
| Member | Commissioner Joe Nienaber (Kenton County) | March 2026 – February 2028 |
| Member | Mayor Greg Pohlgeers (Fort Mitchell) | March 2026 – February 2028 |
| Member | Mayor Chris Reinersman (Independence) | March 2025 – February 2027 |
| Member | Councilmember Bernie Wessels (Fort Wright) | March 2025 – February 2027 |
| Legal Counsel | Matthew Smith | N/A |
