Joseph U. Meyer Explained

Joe Meyer
Office:Mayor of Covington
Term Start:January 2017
Predecessor:Sherry Carran
State Senate1:Kentucky
District1:23rd
Term Start1:January 1, 1989
Term End1:January 1, 1997
Predecessor1:Gus Sheehan
Successor1:Jack Westwood
State House2:Kentucky
District2:65th
Term Start2:January 1, 1982
Term End2:January 1, 1989
Predecessor2:John Isler
Successor2:Martin Sheehan
Birth Date:10 September 1948
Party:Democratic

Joseph U. Meyer (born September 10, 1948) is an American politician from Kentucky who has served as the mayor of Covington since 2017. Meyer previously served in the Kentucky Senate and Kentucky House of Representatives.

Meyer was first elected to the house in 1981 after incumbent representative John Isler retired. He was elected to the senate in 1988, defeating incumbent senator Gus Sheehan for renomination.[1] Meyer was defeated for reelection in 1996 by Republican Jack Westwood.[2]

Meyer was elected mayor in 2016, defeating incumbent mayor Sherry Carran for a second term.[3] He was reelected in 2020 and is not seeking reelection in 2024.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: May 25, 1988 . Incumbent wins harsh senate race in Laurel . . A1 . State Rep. Joe Meyer easily outdistanced longtime Sen. Gus Sheehan ....
  2. News: November 6, 1996 . Republicans gain one senate seat . . A7 . ... Democrat Joe Meyer of Covington lost to Republican Jack Westwood of Erlanger..
  3. News: December 21, 2016 . In Farewell, Covington Mayor Calls for More Love in the Cov . River City News . February 29, 2024.
  4. News: Clark . Ryan . November 29, 2023 . Joe Meyer announces he won’t seek a third term as mayor and other news from Covington Commission . Northern Kentucky Tribune . February 29, 2024.