This week, in government meetings, Newport will consider reconstituting the parks and recreation division, Boone County will discuss zoning regulations for solar energy systems and battery storage facilities, and Florence will honor the Cooper High School Football Team.
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?
Fort Thomas swears in council, reviews 2024 accomplishments
Fort Thomas held its first meeting of the new year on Jan. 2, with Campbell County District Court Judge Erin Sizemore administering the oath of office to council. The meeting included a report from city administrator Matt Kremer on the city’s accomplishments and projects completed in the past year, including a skate park grant, the reopening of Route 8, support for the schools’ new sports complex project and the hiring of a historical consultant. The city also completed several smaller projects, including the installation of radar at two busy intersections, the completion of the Vietnam Memorial and the purchase of a cell phone processing system for the police department.
What’s happening this week in NKY government?
Kenton County School Board to elect officers for new year
Kenton County School board: Monday, Jan. 6
What you need to know: The school board will elect a president, chair, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at 1045 Eaton Drive in Fort Wright.
The agenda can be found here.
Edgewood City Council: Monday, Jan. 6
The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Edgewood City Building located at 385 Dudley Road.
The agenda can be found here when it is published.
Highland Heights City Council: Monday, Jan. 6Â
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at 176 John’s Hill Road.
Independence City Council: Monday, Jan. 6
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at 5409 Madison Pike.
Newport Commission to consider reconstituting the parks and recreation division
Newport Board of Commissioners: Monday, Jan. 6
What you need to know: Aside from considering reconstituting its parks and recreation division and hiring an economic development coordinator, the commission is swearing in its members and appointing the vice mayor.
The commission is also considering changing its meeting time from 7 to 6:30 p.m.
The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at the Newport City Building at 998 Monmouth Street.
The agenda can be found here.
Union Commission to appoint the mayor to serve as a representative on the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments Board of Directors
Union Commission: Monday, Jan. 6Â
What you need to know: The appointment of the mayor to the regional council of governments is the city’s only municipal order on the agenda.
The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at 1843 Bristow Drive.Â
The agenda can be found here.
Boone County to discuss zoning regulations in the unincorporated areas of the county for regulating solar energy systems and battery storage facilities
Boone County Fiscal Court: Tuesday, Jan. 7
What you need to know: The fiscal court will discuss the adoption of zoning text amendments to the Boone County zoning regulations in the unincorporated areas of the county to regulate and define solar energy systems and battery storage facilities and identify zoning districts for authorized uses.
The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. at 2950 Washington St. in Burlington.
The agenda can be found here.
Covington Board of Commissioners: Tuesday, Jan. 7Â
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at 20 West Pike St.Â
The agenda can be found here when it is published.
Elsmere Caucus meeting: Tuesday, Jan. 7Â
The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at 3921 Dixie Highway.
Erlanger City Council: Tuesday, Jan. 7Â
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at 505 Commonwealth Ave.Â
Florence city council to recognize the Cooper High School Football Team
Florence City Council: Tuesday, Jan. 7
What you need to know: Cooper High School Football Team made it to the 5A championship game against Bowling Green. Read more about that here.
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the Florence Government Center at 8100 Ewing Blvd.
The agenda can be found here.
Walton Caucus meeting: Tuesday, Jan. 7Â
The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at 40 N. Main St. in Walton.
The agenda can be found here when it is published.
Walton-Verona Board of Education: Tuesday, Jan. 7Â
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at 1935 Tradition Drive.
Kenton County Planning Commission special meeting: Tuesday, Jan. 7Â
The meeting starts at 6:15 p.m. at 1840 Simon Kenton WayÂ
Campbell County Fiscal Court: Wednesday, Jan. 8
The meeting starts at 9 a.m. at the Alexandria Courthouse at 8352 E Main St.
The agenda can be found here when it is published.
Bellevue City Council: Wednesday, Jan. 8Â
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at 322 Van Voast Ave.
The agenda can be found here when it is published.
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Taylor Mill City Commission: Wednesday, Jan. 8Â
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at 5225 Taylor Mill Road.
The agenda can be found here when it is published.
Ludlow City Council: Thursday, Jan. 9
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at 51 Elm St.
The agenda can be found here when it is published.
