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Keep Covington Beautiful Seeks Volunteers for Great American Cleanup

Covington, KY - Keep Covington Beautiful (KCB) is preparing for the Great American Cleanup, Covington's largest annual volunteer day of service, taking place on Saturday, April 29, 2017.   Each year, the Great American Cleanup attracts nearly 1,000 volunteers working at more than 30 project sites across Covington. In 2016, volunteers picked up three tons of trash, planted 77 trees, and s...

Announcing Venue Sponsor for 2017 Business Excellence Awards!

For its third year, The Covington Business Excellence Awards proudly welcomes The Madison Event Center as its official Venue/Hospitality Sponsor. The Madison Event Center is conveniently located on the corner of Madison Avenue and 7th Street.  The date and time of the Award ceremony will soon be announced.  What's your Favorite Covington Business?  Nominations wi...

City Seeks Applicants for Technology and Operations Director Position

The City of Covington is currently seeking a Technology and Operations Director to join its Administration Department. The City Technology and Operations Director assists in development and implementing goals and objectives for the City and recommending and administering policies and procedures focused on the continuous improvement of the City’s operational performance and its customer servi...

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...
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