Erlanger may soon take its first steps toward regulating motorized scooters, as Councilmember Jennifer Jasper-Lucas called for a discussion on proposed safety guidelines at the city’s upcoming caucus meeting later this month. Jasper-Lucas said during Tuesday’s council meeting concerns have come in over the past year from residents and business owners about users of the […]
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Erlanger considers changes to zoning for manufactured homes
New zoning rules are on the horizon in Erlanger after the passage of House Bill 160, which bars local governments from treating manufactured homes differently than traditional single-family homes. During a meeting on July 15, Andy Videkovich, Director of Planning for the Planning and Development Services of Kenton County, discussed the new zoning rules resulting […]
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Erlanger council members debate dollar limit for gifts
The Erlanger City Council discussed changing the dollar limit for gifts that members can accept, with multiple members citing the need to be transparent and uphold public trust during Tuesday’s meeting. Councilwoman Jennifer Jasper-Lucas started the evening with a presentation and said the overall purpose of the limit is to promote transparency, fairness and combat […]
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Erlanger honors former councilwoman
The City of Erlanger celebrated outgoing councilwoman Vicki Kyle for her 28 years of service Tuesday evening. At the council’s caucus meeting Mayor Jessica Fette honored Kyle for her years of service with a proclamation declaring Jan. 22, 2025 Vicki Kyle Day. The proclamation not only celebrated Kyle’s time on council, but also her time […]
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Local documentarian returns to his roots
After over a decade in the corporate world as a filmmaker, documentarian Brandon Faris has returned to Erlanger to share some of his favorite kinds of stories: humanity in smaller narratives. At the beginning of 2024 Faris’s son broke his phone, which led him to upgrade to the newest iPhone. After playing with the new […]
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Erlanger named Small Business Saturday champion
Erlanger has been named a Neighborhood Champion for Small Business Saturday. American Express founded the program in 2010, which aims to help small businesses during their busiest shopping season. During Tuesday’s council meeting, Director of Economic Development and Assistant City Administrator Mark Collier said the title is awarded to those who showcase dedication to supporting […]
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Erlanger City Council
Erlanger City Council (13 candidates, vote for 9) Click on the candidate’s names to learn more about them: Thomas Cahill Thomas Cahill is a current member of the council running for a ninth term with the city. In the past, Cahill has volunteered over the last 30 years with the city’s Rescue Squad, Fire/EMS department, […]
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Erlanger council clashes over budget for hillside beautification project
Expenses related to a hillside beautification project, which cost three times the original estimate, were under scrutiny during Tuesday’s Erlanger City Council meeting. The issue of removing trees from powerlines along the hillside at 3315 Alice St. was initially brought to the council in April this year by councilmember Diana Niceley. After she spoke, members […]
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Erlanger to lower tax rates for 10th consecutive year
Correction: A previous version of this story said that Erlanger was raising tax rates instead of lowering them. LINK nky regrets the error. After discovering a $49 million error in a personal property tax assessment, Erlanger City Council voted Tuesday to approve a lower tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. That means that, despite […]
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Northern Kentucky Area Development District showcases services to Erlanger
Executive Director of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District Tara Johnson-Noem showcased the organization’s array of services to the Erlanger City Council earlier this month. The organization’s outreach initiative aims to visit each of the 60 cities within its eight-county region, highlight its programs, and explain how they can benefit different communities within its reach. […]