Neal Bedel, Mayor

Neal Bedel, Mayor

Bio to come…

Rachel Cooper, Councilwoman

My name is Rachel Cooper. I have been a citizen of Silver Grove for twelve years where I live with my husband, two sons, and our dog.  Long before then, I spent my childhood in the city: spending weekends with my grandparents, attending Silver Grove Christian Church, volunteering at the Silver Grove Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Fish Fry, and enjoying my favorite Reese Cup blitz at the Dari Bar.  

I earned my bachelor’s degree and master’s degree at Northern Kentucky University. My career experience includes eight years of teaching at Newport High School where I served as lead for a professional learning community.  I am now in my second year of teaching at Campbell County High School.

I am happy to be serving as your councilwoman, and working to make this a safe and enjoyable community for everyone.

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Jill Fessler, Councilwoman

Jill is a lifelong resident of Silver Grove and a graduate of Silver Grove High School.

She is a graduate of both NKU and Thomas More College.

She is currently serving her seventh term on the Silver Grove City Council.

She has been a member of several city sub-committees and project teams.

Herb Rardin, Councilman

I have been a resident of Silver Grove for 24 years and have worked in Silver Grove for 30 years for M&M Service.  My wife and I have four kids and seven grandkids. 

I am currently serving my second term on the Silver Grove City Council.  It has been a pleasure serving the citizens of Silver Grove as a council member.

I feel it is my duty as an elected official to represent the residents of Silver Grove and do what is in the best interest of the city in a responsible manner.

I have been involved with the community garden and am a part of flood mitigation efforts to move the city in the right direction to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Silver Grove.

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Joe Pelle, Councilman

My name is Joe Pelle.  I am a lifelong resident and business owner in Silver Grove.

I am currently serving my eighth year on Silver Grove City Council. I am dedicated to representing the citizens of Silver Grove as a council member.  

I am President of the Silver Grove Flood Committee currently working with the Campbell County Floodplain Manager on the USGS Study, Flood Mitigation, addressing Flood Rates, and making Silver Grove a safer and affordable place to live.


I look forward to continuing to serve the citizens of Silver Grove.

Justin Imhoff, Councilman

Justin Imhoff has lived in Silver Grove since 2017 and has been a Silver Grove business owner since 2021- Imhoffs Detail Garage LLC This is his first year on city council – He is proud to represent Silver Grove Some of Justin’s favorite things are Silver Grove’s small town feeling and friendly people Goals while on council: – listen to the residents to grow and. better our community.

Julie Ziegler, Councilwoman

My name is Julie Ziegler. I am a lifelong resident of Silver Grove and graduate of Silver Grove High School. I have been married to my husband, Shane, for 24 years and we have one son, Bryce (23).

I am very excited for this opportunity to serve the citizens of Silver Grove. While working with Council, my goals are to enhance community engagement and support efforts to make Silver Grove a place for continued growth.

Silver Grove is an amazing community because of everyone who lives and works here, and I am very proud to represent this city we call home.