Independence City Council has voted to add a police social worker position to the Independence Police Department, Newport is considering implementing composting services, Union City Commission has recognized Union 42 Bourbon & Brew for its new members, and Dayton City Council has approved a 15% lower property tax rate for the next fiscal year.
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Without Homeward Bound ‘I’d probably be homeless’
Homeward Bound Shelter in Covington is the only direct-access emergency shelter for youth under 18 in Northern Kentucky, providing a safe and supportive environment for homeless and runaway youth.
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Newport explores options for implementing composting services
Newport is exploring options for implementing composting in the city, with GoZERO presenting options including centralized drop-off areas and individual residential services.
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Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
NKY government recaps include Boone County’s consideration of a text amendment to regulate solar panel installations, Southgate City Council’s proposal to allow golf carts on the streets and Covington’s approval of a mortgage for North by Hotel Covington.
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Newport Independent School District faces $1.9 million deficit, board seeks solutions
Newport Independent School District is working to decrease its $1.9 million budget deficit before it is submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education, by cutting expenses and borrowing from the investment account.
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NKY survivors group provides hope, support: ‘It deserves a full breath’
Deanna Parobeck and Karen Ruf, both survivors of suicide, volunteer with the Northern Kentucky Survivors of Suicide group to help others cope with the loss of a loved one due to suicide.
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Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
With busy schedules, not everyone can make it to their local city council or fiscal court meeting. LINK nky has you covered. Every Monday, we are recapping what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week.
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Cold Spring City Council
Nine candidates are running for six seats on the Cold Spring City Council, with incumbents Chris Ampfer, Lisa Schmidt Cavanaugh, Paul Kloeker, Cindy Moore, and Adam Craig Sandfoss seeking reelection, and Steve Cunningham, Brian King, Mark Majors, and Laura Vroegindewey also seeking election.
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Wilder City Council
Seven candidates are seeking election to the Wilder City Council, with incumbents Jim Profitt, Robert Blankenship, Sandra Ruschman-Decker, Bradly Murphy, Andrew Williams, Kelly Meiser and newcomer Jeffrey Moles all seeking to be elected in November.
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Silver Grove City Council
Ten candidates are running for six available city council seats in Silver Grove, with candidates looking to improve the city’s infrastructure, parks and communication.