After a brief public hearing on the matter on Sept. 10, the Bellevue City Council heard a first reading on the proposed property tax rate for the fiscal year 2025-26. The rate, .364 per $100 of assessed valuation of real property (real estate), represents the compensating rate plus the 4% increase, the maximum allowed by […]
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Southgate passes new tax rates
After a brief hearing, the Southgate City Council voted to approve new real property and personal property tax rates for the fiscal year 2025-26. The new rate will be $0.529 per $100 of assessed value for real property. The new rate reflects the Kentucky compensating rate of .509 plus 4%, the maximum amount cities are […]
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Southgate Park and Tree Board selects Green Thumb Award winners
A primary goal of Southgate’s Park and Tree Board is to promote and educate the public on the value of trees, gardens and natural elements within the city. As a part of that effort, from May through October, the board selects two properties to be awarded a Green Thumb Award. Properties are selected to honor […]
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Southgate Fire Chief John Beatsch inducted into Kentucky Firefighters Hall of Fame
Southgate Fire Chief John Beatsch, a lifelong member of the city’s fire department, has been inducted into the Kentucky Firefighters Association Hall of Fame. At their Aug. 6 meeting, the Southgate City Council learned of this distinction. The organization honored him at their annual conference earlier this month. Beatsch is the sixth Southgate firefighter to […]
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Dayton moves ahead to complete $2.2 M Riverfront Commons trail project
With federal grant funding approved, Dayton can soon move forward to complete its $2.2 million Riverfront Commons River’s Edge Hiking and Biking Trail. At the council meeting on Aug. 12, City Administrator Jay Fossett announced federal funding for the project had been approved. Federal SNK grants are specifically allocated for transportation projects in Northern Kentucky […]
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Residents urge transparency, involvement as Fort Thomas updates comprehensive plan
Earlier this month, Fort Thomas began the process of updating its comprehensive plan and residents are asking for more citizen involvement. The first step in the process started with members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The commissioners were tasked with reviewing the comprehensive plan and making suggestions about goals and objectives to city council. […]
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Bellevue declares ‘Mary Jane Williamson Day’ in honor of 101-year-old resident
Bellevue Mayor Charlie Cleves declared July 9 “Mary Jane Williamson Day” in honor of Williamson, who will celebrate her 101st birthday on July 26, 2025. Williamson was unable to attend, although family said she would be home watching. Many members of her family were on hand to accept the honor for her and to share […]
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Dayton moves ahead on Riverfront Commons, other city projects
Dayton is gearing up for a busy stretch of public works projects, and city council members heard updates on long-awaited capital improvements at their July meeting. Mike Yeager, of Compass Infrastructure Group, presented a summary of projects, including Riverfront Commons, city street resurfacing and water management efforts. Dayton received three large federal grants covering 80% […]
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Did you know Bellevue has a Human Rights Commission?
Bellevue’s Human Rights Commission has yet to receive a formal complaint since its inception, but members wonder if that is due to a lack of awareness, and they’re taking steps to address this. Whayne Herriford, chair of the commission, addressed the city council with an update at its July 9 city council meeting. The commission […]
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Florence proceeds with foreclosure on neglected property
A property with 102 code violations and liens filed over a two-year period is being foreclosed on by the City of Florence. Florence City Council held a public hearing on July 8 to decide whether to accept a recommendation from the code enforcement board to foreclose on the property at 37 Goodridge Avenue. After hearing […]