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City Seeks Applicants for Finance Director Position

The City of Covington is currently seeking a Finance Director to join its Finance Department. This position assists the City Manager with implementing the strategic activities necessary to accomplish the City’s mission and goals. The Finance Director serves as Chief Financial Officer of the City; plans, organizes, directs, controls and evaluates the activities of the Finance Department. Supp...

City Gears Up for 2017 Adult Softball League, Schedules Coaches Meeting

COVINGTON, KY – The City of Covington’s Parks, Recreation & Facilities department is gearing up for its 2017 Adult Softball League, scheduled to begin May 15. The 2017 season takes place at Bill Cappel Youth Sports Complex from May 15 to August 7 (end date contingent upon rain delays and any rescheduled games). Those interested can attend the Adult Softball Coaches meeting schedule...

City & ABM Parking Issue MainStrasse 501 Main Lot Business & Residential Parking Permits

COVINGTON, KY – The City of Covington and ABM Parking have issued free MainStrasse 501 Lot Parking Permit passes in efforts to provide parking assistance for businesses and residents in the MainStrasse neighborhood. While the parking permit does not guarantee a parking space, the permit allows businesses and residents to exceed the three hour parking limitation in the 501 Main Lot. To ap...

Former Covington Fire Chief Donald Brown Passes Away; Leaves Legacy of Vast Achievements & Service

COVINGTON, KY- On January 23, former Covington Fire Chief Donald Brown passed away at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Brown served the Covington Fire Department for 36 years, beginning his career in 1955 and retiring as Fire Chief in 1991. Throughout his career, Brown fought several large fires, including the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire, the Lookout House entertainment club fire, and Simon Ken...

CDBG/HOME Community Needs Public Hearing Scheduled

COVINGTON, KY- On Thursday, February 9, at 6:00 p.m. the public is invited to City Hall Commission Chambers, 20 West Pike Street, Covington KY to participate in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Community Needs Public Hearing.  During the public hearing, members of the public are encouraged to offer comments and ideas on community issues that...
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Board of Commissioners Suspend MainStrasse Parking Plan

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, January 17, the Board of Commissioners voted to suspend the MainStrasse Parking Plan. The change was made in efforts to accommodate the growing area and to help alleviate parking issues experienced in MainStrasse. Effective immediately, the City will suspend the enforcement of the parking rules implemented in MainStrasse as of April 1, 2016, and revert bac...

The City of Covington Conducts Inauguration Ceremony, Welcomes New Board of Commissioners

COVINGTON, KY – On Friday evening, January 6, the City of Covington celebrated an inauguration and swearing-in ceremony, welcoming Mayor Joseph U. Meyer, Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Williams, Commissioner Tim Downing, and incumbent Commissioners Jordan Huizenga and Bill Wells to the Board of Commissioners. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Carnegie Arts Center. Bexion Pharmaceuticals Ch...

Covington Inauguration Ceremony Scheduled for January 6, 2017

COVINGTON, KY - On Friday, January 6, the City of Covington will be conducting the inauguration ceremony and swearing in of Mayor Joseph U. Meyer, Commissioner/Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Williams, Commissioner Timothy Downing, and incumbent Commissioners Bill Wells and Jordan Huizenga. The inauguration ceremony and reception will take place at the Carnegie Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd., beginning at 6...

Mayor & City Commission Approve New Meeting Guidelines & Procedures; Authorize 2017 Board of Commissioners Legislative & Caucus Meeting Dates

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the City conducted its first legislative meeting of 2017, welcoming Mayor Joseph U. Meyer, Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Williams, and Commissioners Timothy Downing, Jordan Huizenga and Bill Wells to the Board of Commissioners. The Mayor and City Commission approved updated legislation regarding guidelines for conducting business and procedures for City Board of ...

Mayor & City Commission Approve Hiring of Three Police Officers & Ten Paramedics, Police Department & Fire Department Fully Staffed

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday evening, the Mayor and City Commission authorized the hiring of three police officers to its Police Department and ten paramedics to its Fire Department, fully staffing both departments. Approved unanimously, the City welcomed John Murphy, Alexandra Averbeck and Matthew Martin to the Police Department as Grade 1 Patrol Officers. The new officers are scheduled to st...
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