Law, Labor and Licensing Committee Chair David Cameron (r) reports on chicken ordinance. (Councilmember Ken Bowman listens at left.) by Robin Gee City Council passed the expected property tax rate increase at its September 18 meeting. Voting four to two, council passed a 2.4 percent hike in the 2017 property tax rate for a new […]
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2017 Proposed Tax Rate Approved
Fort Thomas property owners will see a 2.4 percent hike in their 2017 property tax bill. A proposed overall tax rate of .412 per $100 of property was approved by the city council in a four-to-two vote at its September 18 meeting. The new tax rate includes the compensating rate plus a four percent city […]
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Golf Cart Delivery Coming to Fort Thomas
by Robin Gee Santa will stick to the sleigh, but some Fort Thomas residents will see a new method of holiday delivery in their neighborhoods this season. Package-laden golf carts will be tooling around some neighborhoods as part of a United Parcel Service (UPS) program designed to help handle increased volume during the peak usage […]
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Deer Dangers Frustrate Residents
Deer on Covert Run. FTM file. by Robin Gee Deer mating season is just beginning but reports of increased deer activity throughout our area highlights dangers to motorists, as well as both safety and nuisance concerns for residents. Herman and Peggy Lauer of Capri Drive addressed Fort Thomas City Council at the September 5 meeting […]
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City Council Roundup: Property Tax Discussion Points to Increase
Council members Ken Bowman and David Cameron during the tax rate discussion. by Robin Gee The 2017 property tax rate was the primary focus of the first of two Fort Thomas City Council meetings scheduled in September. The council met on September 5 to discuss a proposal for the property tax rate, taking into account […]
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Superintendent Outlines Strategies and Goals for 2017-18
by Robin Gee District goals support the mission of the Fort Thomas Independent School District by putting an emphasis on student progress and readiness, measurement of outcomes and increased communication and collaboration, according to Superintendent Karen Cheser. At the August School Board meeting, she shared three District Goals, identified standards needed to support the goals […]
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City Council Roundup: Trash Collection To Increase 28.6 Percent
By Robin Gee Some 400 Fort Thomas citizens were involved one way or the other in helping to bring about the week-long celebration of the city’s Sesquicentennial. “From my standpoint it was one of the most awesome experiences I have ever had,” said Mayor Eric Haas. “It was a wonderful week, and thank you to […]
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Recent Incident Highlights Speeding Issue
by Robin Gee “Slow down!” is the message Mayor Eric Haas would like all who drive within the city of Fort Thomas to hear. While there are stop signs and speed limits, many people are still driving too fast in city neighborhoods, he said. Two weeks ago, a car flipped over near the intersection of […]
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Backyard Chickens Bring Up Issues in Fort Thomas
The Dunbar family is asking for a change to the chicken ordinance to accommodate corner lots. These chickens got loose on S. Fort Thomas Avenue. Picture: Kelly Berry Perry. by Robin Gee Waking up to “cuckadoodledo” at six in the morning was not part of the plan when Bryan and Jordan Dunbar and their five […]
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Committees Forming for Visioning Project
The Fort Thomas Community Plan is moving forward this month with the creation of six working committees, each to be charged with developing plans for different aspects of the project. Frank Twehues of CT Consultants met with city officials, staff and council members at a brief meeting before the August general city council meeting to […]
