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Joe Grimme with son, Matthew. Provided. |
By Joe Grimme
Our communities define who we are and who we become.
So when I decided to run for District Court Judge for Campbell County, I reflected upon my time in Fort Thomas and Campbell County in order to help me clarify why I felt it was my duty to run. To me, it’s all about serving.
I graduated from Highlands High School in Fort Thomas in 1991 and then decided to stay in Campbell County to attend and graduate from Northern Kentucky University and Chase College of Law.
Fort Thomas continues to be the embodiment of service. The schools are continually the best in the state because of the amount of people who are engaged. Parents care. Teachers care. Students care. The community cares and that’s what makes the city great.
I learned that from an early age from my parents, Art and Trudy Grimme.
I have volunteered thousands of hours over the past decade to youth sports, elementary and high school boosters, church functions, as well as other organizations. I take pride in being able to give back a community that has given so much to me.
Campbell County is my home and I can’t imagine a better place to live.
During this campaign, I have talked to many Campbell County residents and I find it interesting, when talking to them, just how many people I have found a connection with in the many walks of life I’ve spent time in service.
Many know me from my business, Fessler, Schneider and Grimme in Fort Thomas, of which I have been a partner for over 15 years.
Many know me from my church. I’m a life-long parishioner of St. Thomas Parish in Fort Thomas.
Others know me from my time with the Moyer Boosters. In 2006, when our first son, Steven, began kindergarten at Ruth Moyer Elementary, it became clear that the school was in need of several items. In an effort to help raise funds for various needs, I formed the Moyer Mustangs Boosters Club and served as President for six years.