ELSMERE, Ky. — The Elsmere caucus meeting on Tuesday opened with words of support for ousted Councilwoman Serena Owen — they came from Owen's mother, Erlanger City Councilwoman Renee Wilson.

The mayor of Elsmere resigned abruptly at a Town Council meeting on April 10. Eric Thompson has been in office as mayor since May 2017. He was going to be sworn in for another term on May 5.