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Parks & Recreation July Newsletter 2017

  Below are Covington Parks & Recreation Department events and programs. For additional information click on "Learn More" or contact the Parks & Recreation Department at recreation@covingtonky.gov or 859-292-2151. Upcoming Events Free Swimming Lessons There is ...

The City of Covington Reminds Residents of Firework Safety & Regulations This Fourth of July

COVINGTON, KY – This upcoming Fourth of July, the City of Covington wants to ensure its residents are safe and made aware of the dangers associated with fireworks. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fireworks caused an estimated 18,500 reported fires, including 1,300...

Board of Commissioners Authorize 501 Main Parking Mitigation Plan

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Covington Board of Commissioners authorized the 501 Main Parking Mitigation Plan. The plan was developed in an effort to accommodate parking throughout the duration of the 501 Main development construction period and to help alleviate parking issues expe...

City of Covington Announces Four Finalists for City Manager Position; Welcomes Candidates to Covington

COVINGTON, KY – There are four finalists for the City of Covington City Manager position. In total, the City received 37 applications, narrowing down its final round of interviews to four candidates. The finalists are: Bryan Long – Long is a third-generation public administrator with ov...

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, th...

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 ...

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 Southwes...

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 investigati...

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...

Board of Commissioners Approves Economic Development Incentive Agreement with The Catalytic Fund & Orleans Development Company; Welcomes Additional Urban Living Options

  COVINGTON, KY – Another historic structure will be rehabilitated at a key location in Covington. The Bradford Building, located at the corner of Fourth Street and Scott Boulevard, will be transformed from an empty, neglected dilapidated structure into living and commercial space. On Tue...
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