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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...

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 Tuesday evening, the Board of Commissioners authorized an economic development incentive agreement with...

City Seeks Public Feedback Regarding Recommended 501 Main Parking Mitigation Plan

COVINGTON, KY –The City of Covington is seeking public feedback regarding its recommended 501 Main Parking Mitigation Plan. Feedback for the Board of Commissioners to consider will be solicited until June 19.  The Board of Commissioners will formally adopt a mitigation plan at the Legislative meeting on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. By the end of July, 2017, approximately 84 public parking sp...
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Kenton County Hosts Final Open House for Pre-Design Process for New County Administration Building

Kenton County is hosting an Open House to gather feedback during the final step of the pre-design decision process for the new administration building. The Open House will be held on Wednesday, June 21, at Covington Latin from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The County is encouraging the public to provide feedback on the Preferred Alternative and Alternative Concept design/build proposals. As the Court begins co...

Parks & Recreation June 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 Pool Opening Day Splish, Splash, Play! The Covington Parks & Recreation Department is having a pool party and you're invited! Join us ...

City Partners with Keep Covington Beautiful & Rumpke Waste & Recycling for the 2017 Ohio River Sweep; Seeks Volunteers for Cleanup Event

COVINGTON, KY – The City of Covington is partnering with Keep Covington Beautiful and Rumpke Waste & Recycling for the 2017 Ohio River Sweep in efforts to clean up the shoreline of the Ohio River and its many tributaries. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 17. Keep Covington Beautiful is looking for volunteers to come out and join the initiative to help pick up tra...

City of Covington Conducts Veterans Suicide Awareness Event; Issues Support for Veterans & Service Members Suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome

COVINGTON, KY – On Monday, June 5, 2017, the City of Covington will conduct the Veterans Suicide Awareness event, planting 660 American flags as representation of the number of veterans who commit suicide each month. The event will take place at the Northern Kentucky Police Memorial located at the foot of the Suspension Bridge from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The issue of veteran suicide carries imm...

City Continues Moving Forward with Search for City Manager Position

COVINGTON, KY – The City of Covington continues making progress with its search to fill the City Manager position, receiving applications from qualified candidates worldwide. The City has received 37 applications, eight of which have moved on to the next round of reviews. Applications have been submitted from 16 different states, ranging from Washington, Colorado, and Utah to New York, Flori...

City Presents Fiscal Year 2018 Recommended All-Funds Budget; Emphasizes Themes of Improvement, Sustainability & Planning

COVINGTON, KY – On Tuesday, May 30, the City Manager submitted the Recommended All-Funds Budget for the Board of Commissioners’ consideration for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018. The proposed budget highlights the City’s goals and priorities. Presented by Interim City Manager Loren Wolff and Interim Finance Director Bill Moller, the balanced budget includes 23 appropriated...
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