This week, in government meetings, the Kenton County Board of Education plans to discuss the building renovation plan at RC Hinsdale Elementary; Union will talk about Union Town Square phasing options, and Covington will look at licensing for medical cannabis businesses.
Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week.
What happened in NKY government last week?
What is Covington’s new government going to look like?
Covington is set to transition its city government from a city manager form to a mayor-council form, with a committee to be established to make recommendations on the conversion. The new form will grant the mayor more authority to hire and fire city workers, giving them greater latitude in running the city on a day-to-day basis. The transition is expected to be completed by the 2026 election, with a committee of nine yet-to-be-appointed Covington residents to provide recommendations on the transition.
Read more about the government change here.
What’s happening this week in NKY government?
Edgewood to swear in new council members
Edgewood City Council meeting: Monday, Dec. 2
The Edgewood City Council will have Representative Stephanie Dietz conduct the swearing-in of the city council.
The city will also discuss the Freedom Park playground fence.
The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. at the Edgewood city building located at 385 Dudley Road.
The agenda can be found here.
Kenton County Schools will consider the design development plan for the RC Hinsdale Elementary circulation improvement, building renovation
Kenton County Board of Education meeting: Monday. Dec. 2
The district has acquired three properties adjacent to the RC Hinsdale campus and is partnering with the city of Edgewood to improve site circulation and parking. Additionally, the district has partnered with Emboss Design to develop a building renovation plan that will include a new roof, HV AC system, renovation of classroom pods, added restroom facilities, additional storage and file rooms, and a new main entrance on grade with the parking lot.
The meeting is at 7 p.m. at 1045 Eaton Drive in Fort Wright.
The meeting agenda can be found here.
Independence City Council meeting: Monday, Dec. 2
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at 5409 Madison Pike in Independence.
Union Commission to hear from architect MKSK and Summit engineering present Union Town Square phasing options
Union City Commission meeting: Monday, Dec. 2
Background on the Union Town Square project: Union is planning to create a new city building and public park, known as Union Town Square, on a 22-acre plot of land. The project is estimated to cost between $11 million and $14.4 million, depending on the amenities included. The commission is considering four different versions of the project, with the most expensive option featuring an event lawn, civic plaza, stage/pavilion, wet play area, multipurpose building, fitness area, walking trails, and multiple picnic areas.
Read more about the project here.
The city will also hold a second reading on an ordinance to repeal an ordinance prohibiting cannabis operations. Union put cannabis operations on the Nov. 5 ballot, and the item was passed. The city will also discuss an ordinance adopting zoning amendments related to cannabis operations.
The meeting will start at 6 p.m. at the Union City Building at 1843 Mt Zion Road.
The agenda can be found here.
Wilder City Council meeting: Monday, Dec. 2
Wilder’s agenda includes amending a municipal order establishing personnel policies for the city.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the city building located at 520 Licking Pike.
The agenda can be found here.
Covington to discuss licensing structure for medical cannabis businesses
Covington Board of Commissioners meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 3
The commission will discuss an ordinance amending the Covington code of ordinances, titled “medical cannabis” to create a licensing structure for medicinal cannabis businesses.
The commission will also discuss an amendment to the code of ordinances to enhance communications between the administration department and the board of commissioners to increase government efficiency.
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at 20 West Pike St.
The agenda can be found here.
Boone County Fiscal Court to hear a zone change request
Boone County Fiscal Court meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 3
The Boone County Fiscal Court will hear a second reading regarding a zone map amendment for 19 acres located at 10637 Dixie Highway from suburban residential to urban residential.
The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Boone County Administration Building at 2950 Washington St.
The agenda can be found here.
Florence City Council caucus meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 3
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Florence Government Center 8100 Ewing Blvd.
The meeting agenda can be found here when it is published.
Elsmere City Council caucus meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 3
The meeting will start at6:30 p.m. at3921 Dixie Highway.
Walton City Council caucus meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 3
The meeting will start at6:30 p.m. at 40 North Main St.
The meeting agenda can be found here when it is published.
Erlanger City Council meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 3
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Erlanger Municipal Building at 505 Commonwealth Ave.
The agenda can be found here when it is published.
Highland Heights City Council meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 3
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at 176 John’s Hill Road.
Campbell County Fiscal Court meeting: Wednesday, Dec. 4
The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the Alexandria courthouse located at 8352 E Main St.
The meeting agenda can be found here when it is published.
Fort Wright City Council meeting: Wednesday, Dec. 4
The meeting will start at 6 p.m. at 409 Kyles lane.
The agenda can be found here when it is published.
Southgate City Council meeting: Wednesday, Dec. 4
The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Southgate City Building at 122 Electric Ave.
Villa Hills quarterly caucus meeting: Wednesday, Dec. 4
The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. at 719 Rogers Road.
Kenton County Planning Commission meeting: Thursday, Dec. 5
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Location: 1840 Simon Kenton Way
The agenda can be found here when it is published.
Alexandria City Council meeting: Thursday, Dec. 5
The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at the Alexandria City Building located at 8236 W Main St.
The agenda can be found here when it is published.
