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Entries for June 2017


Board of Commission Special Meeting Minutes 06-22-17

Board of Commission Special Meeting Minutes 06-22-17

Covington Police Department Implements Mobile App, Invests in Innovative Technology

COVINGTON, KY – The Covington Police Department has developed and implemented a mobile application—often referred to as an “app”—- serving as an easily accessible, community outreach tool for mobile communication devices. The mobile app allows citizens a quick, easy way to stay informed on what is going on in their community, as well as tools for reporting nefarious a...

Brent Spence Bridge Construction to Impact I-75 Traffic; Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Announces Maintenance Work to Begin June 23; Work Expected to Last Approximately Two Months

COVINGTON, KY – Motorists planning to use the Brent Spence Bridge this summer need to be aware of major construction that will impact travel time across the bridge. Back-up traffic and delay are anticipated. The north-bound ramp on Fourth Street in Covington will be closed. Monday, June 19, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced that routine maintenance will take place on the B...

Covington Recreation Division Seeks Public Feedback for Proposed Sponsorship Program

COVINGTON, KY –The City of Covington Recreation Division is currently seeking feedback regarding its proposed Sponsorship Program for events and programs taking place in Covington. While City resources have become increasingly limited over the past several years, the interest and capacity for community-driven public events and programs continues to grow. As a result, the Recreation Division ...

Covington Recreation Division Awarded $10,000 Grant to Help Implement Local Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project

  COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners authorized a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Recreation & Park Association, accepting a $10,000 Community Engagement Grant. Selected by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and Southwest Airlines®, the Recreation Division will use the grant to engage Covington residents in the pla...

Board of Commissioners Issues Joint Statement Regarding Independent Investigation

COVINGTON, KY – This is a joint statement from the Covington Board of Commissioners: The Covington Board of Commissioners was recently made aware of the alleged improper use of government resources that may be the result of longstanding practices. We anticipate that a thorough investigation will bring these matters to light so that they can be addressed properly and expeditiously. Until...

City of Covington Executes Working Agreement with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) AFL-CIO, Local 237 Union

COVINGTON, KY – Mayor Joseph U. Meyer, Interim City Manager Loren Wolff and AFSCME Union members officially executed the signing of the AFSCME working agreement today, Thursday, June 15, 2017. AFSCME members present at the signing included President Charlie McCain, Dawn Bayless, Lonnie Johnson, Doug Matherly and Brian Watts. Additionally, City Solicitor/Assistant City Manager Frank Warnock a...
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