Kenton County Police Chief Michael “Spike” Jones Appointed Covington Assistant City Manager
Michael "Spike" Jones, the current Kenton County police chief, has been appointed as the new assistant city manager for Covington. He is expected to transition from his police chief role on September 11th and will work under City Manager Sharmili…
Cincinnati, OH, August 26, 2026 —
Michael “Spike” Jones, the current police chief of Kenton County, has been selected to serve as the new assistant city manager for the city of Covington. Jones is slated to transition into his new role on September 11th. In his capacity as assistant city manager, he will report to City Manager Sharmili Reddy.
The appointment marks a significant shift in leadership for Covington’s administrative structure. Jones brings his experience from his tenure as Kenton County police chief to the city’s management team. The exact nature of his responsibilities and the scope of his new position were not detailed in the provided information.
The transition date of September 11th indicates a planned handover of duties. Further details regarding the specific functions Jones will undertake and any changes to the police department’s leadership structure are expected to be released following his official commencement in the new role.
Story summarized from the original created by Staff Report on linknky.com, see more information here.
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