First Responders, Gambling Revenue and Port Authority Reform: Rep. Matt Lehman’s 2027 Priorities

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The decisions made in Frankfort have real consequences for Northern Kentucky’s families, first responders and local communities—but whose voices are being heard?

In this edition of Commissioner’s Corner, Commissioner Jesse Brewer sits down with 67th District State Representative Matt Lehman to discuss whom he believes state government should be working for and his priorities heading into the 2027 legislative session.

Their conversation focuses on three issues with significant local impact:

• Strengthening benefits to help Kentucky recruit and retain experienced first responders.

  
  

• Ensuring communities that host historical horse racing facilities receive a fair share of the revenue while managing the added traffic and public-safety demands.

  
  

• Reforming Kentucky’s riverport authorities to improve accountability, transparency and local representation.

  
  

Lehman also discusses his commitment to representing working men and women who may not have powerful lobbyists speaking for them in Frankfort.

Watch the full conversation to learn what these issues could mean for Newport, Bellevue, Dayton, Wilder, Southgate, Highland Heights, Fort Thomas, Woodlawn and communities throughout Northern Kentucky.