This week in NKY government meetings, Covington is considering a three-way agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Newport for aesthetic lighting on the 4th Street Bridge.
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 last week in NKY government?
Covington Schools selects new Superintendent: Cortnei Flucas
Covington Independent Public Schools has selected Cortnei Flucas, an experienced education leader from Indianapolis, as its new superintendent following an extensive, community-informed search process aimed at improving academics, communication and student support systems. Flucas, who brings a background in systems-focused leadership and student services, emphasized her commitment to listening to the community, supporting the “whole child,” and fostering equity through strong organizational design. With about 20 years in education, she has led initiatives in areas like mental health, special education and school culture, and is recognized for collaborative, transparent leadership. She will take over the role July 1, succeeding Alvin Garrison, and aims to drive meaningful, system-wide improvements through collective effort rather than individual leadership.
Read more about the new superintendent here.
Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame monument coming to Alexandria
Alexandria is moving forward with a new monument at its city complex to honor inductees of the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame, with local veterans leading the effort and covering the costs of its creation and installation. The city will provide the concrete foundation for the 7-foot granite memorial, which will display names, service branches, and induction years. The project also ties into broader plans to relocate and improve Tribute Park, as its current location is noisy and its materials have deteriorated over time. Officials and organizers aim to create a quieter, more permanent, and respectful space for remembrance, potentially incorporating elements like benches, service branch emblems, and a new wall to preserve additional veterans’ names.
Read more about the monument here.
Highland Heights gives timeline update on park additions
Highland Heights officials shared that construction on the final component of phase one of the city’s park expansion project will begin next month and continue through the summer, focusing on adding new amenities around the pickleball courts. Planned features include a bocce ball court, fire pit, hillside slide and expanded picnic and lounging areas, representing the latest step in a broader greenspace initiative first introduced nearly two years ago.
Read more about the park additions here.
Erlanger to host Dixie Highway workshop
Erlanger will host a public workshop on May 5 from 6–8 p.m. at city council chambers to gather community input on the proposed Dixie Highway reconfiguration, with comments scheduled before and after a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet presentation. This meeting is the final of three regional workshops, following sessions in Elsmere and an upcoming one in Florence, and officials are encouraging residents to attend multiple meetings due to the shared impact across the cities. Feedback collected will be sent to KYTC’s central office and ultimately considered by state lawmakers, with Mayor Jessica Fette emphasizing that no final decision has been made and urging continued public engagement.
Read more about the highway workshop here.
Dixie Highway conversion still draws concerns from residents
At a public meeting in Elsmere, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet presented details on a proposed—but currently paused—reconfiguration of Dixie Highway that would reduce the road from four lanes to three in an effort to improve safety, though many residents and local leaders remain concerned about increased congestion, business impacts, and emergency access. The project, which spans Florence, Erlanger and Elsmere, was halted earlier this year following public backlash over a lack of initial communication, and officials emphasized that no final decision has been made as they gather feedback through a series of community meetings. While the cabinet highlighted data showing high crash rates and potential safety benefits of similar “road diet” projects, many attendees voiced opposition, preferring expansion over reduction, while others acknowledged the need for improvements; regardless of the outcome, road repairs and resurfacing along the corridor will still move forward.
Read more about the conversation on Dixie Highway here.
City of Union planning to modernize nuisance ordinance
Union officials have begun reviewing and updating the city’s nearly decade-old nuisance ordinance to improve clarity and enforcement, prompted by a recent noise complaint that exposed vague language in current regulations. The ordinance, originally established in 2016 to protect public safety and quality of life, covers issues such as excessive noise, property maintenance, and hazardous conditions, and is enforced through a complaint-driven system with potential fines and penalties for violations. City leaders emphasized the need to better define certain rules—especially around noise—and to strike a balance between supporting growing businesses and preserving residents’ quality of life, while also considering how similar ordinances in nearby cities like Walton and Florence might inform revisions.
Read more about the nuisance ordinance here.
Independence approves development plan for new Goodwill store
A new Goodwill store is planned for a 2.4-acre site at the intersection of KY-17 and McCullum Pike in Independence, replacing the current location on Taylor Mill Road when its lease expires this October, with an expected opening in early next year. The Independence City Council approved the development in a 4–2 vote, despite some concerns about the building’s design and how the project aligns with earlier community visions for the site, which date back over a decade. The nearly 18,000-square-foot facility will include retail space, a stockroom and a donation drop-off area, and Goodwill officials say it will be a more purpose-built and community-aligned facility as the long-undeveloped property finally moves forward.
Read more about the new Goodwill store here.
What’s happening this week in NKY government?
Cold Spring City Council meeting: Monday, April 13
The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at 5694 E Alexandria Pike.
The agenda can be found here.
Fort Mitchell City Council meeting: Monday, April 13
The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at 2355 Dixie Highway.
The agenda can be found here.
Park Hills City Council meeting: Monday, April 13
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at 1106 Amsterdam Road.
What you need to know: The city will discuss an increase in pay for the mayor and city council positions.
The agenda can be found here.
Campbell County Planning and Zoning meeting: Tuesday, April 14
The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at 1098 Monmouth St. in Newport.
The agenda can be found here.
Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting: Tuesday, April 14
The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. at 5272 Madison Pike in Independence.
The agenda can be found here.
Covington Commission meeting: Tuesday, April 14
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at 20 West Pike St.
What you need to know: The city is considering a three way memorandum of understanding with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the city of Newport for aesthetic lighting on the 4th Street Bridge.
Read more about Newport’s approval of the memorandum of understanding here.
The agenda can be found here.
Dayton City Council meeting: Tuesday, April 14
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at 625 Second Ave.
The agenda can be found here.
Elsmere City Council meeting: Tuesday, April 14
The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at 3921 Dixie Highway.
The agenda can be found here.
Florence City Council caucus meeting: Tuesday, April 14
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at 8100 Ewing Blvd.
The agenda can be found here.
Walton City Council meeting: Tuesday, April 14
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at 40 North Main St.
The agenda can be found here.
Campbell County Fiscal Court meeting: Wednesday, April 15
The meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. at 1098 Monmouth St. in Newport.
The agenda can be found here.
Fort Wright City Council meeting: Wednesday, April 15
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at 409 Kyles Lane,
The agenda can be found here.
Southgate City Council meeting: Wednesday, April 15
The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at 122 Electric Ave.
Villa Hills City Council meeting: Wednesday, April 15
The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at 719 Rodgers Road.
Alexandria City Council meeting: Thursday, April 16
The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at 8236 West Main St.
The agenda can be found here.
