Kentucky is one step closer to getting a 4%-plus tax on all alcohol and THC beverages in the state under House Bill 9, formerly House Bill 612. The bill would impose an additional 4% state regulatory license fee on gross receipts. Essentially, if passed, it would be an extra 4% fee on all alcohol sold […]
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Fort Thomas council divided over new member appointment process
The Fort Thomas City Council appointed a new member Monday night, but council members and the public were divided about how the matter was handled. Council voted 3-2 to appoint former long-time Fort Thomas Independent School Board member Brad Fennell to fill the vacancy on the council left by Andy Ellison’s appointment as mayor. Council […]
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Fort Thomas confronts policy violations: ‘Ignoring it encourages disorder’
Fort Thomas is looking to hire a human resources consultant to address ongoing city issues. Those problems include Fort Thomas City Administrator Matt Kremer’s relationship with the Fort Thomas economic development director. The city discussed the idea of hiring an outside HR consultant at a special council meeting on Wednesday, where council met in an […]
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Fort Thomas writes off $322K after audit reveals years of accounting issues
Fort Thomas is writing off $322,000 as an “error of the past” following an audit that revealed major accounting issues. Conducted by Erlanger-based Chamberlin Owen, the audit was for the fiscal year ending June 2024. The audit started in January. During a special meeting of the Fort Thomas Finance Committee on Sept. 30, Certified Public […]
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Here are the latest updates on Fort Thomas infrustructure projects
Three Fort Thomas council committees met together last week to work on pressing city projects underway. During the November city council meeting, the Recreation, Public Works, and Public Utilities and Building committees presented reports to the council. While the committees generally meet separately, meeting together, with all three committees engaged in related and tangential projects, […]
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Fort Thomas City Council
Fort Thomas City Council (7 candidates, vote for 6) Click on the candidate’s names to learn more about them: INCUMBENTS Jeff Bezold Jeff Bezold is a lifelong resident of Fort Thomas and one of the longest serving members of council. He has three children in Fort Thomas schools and said he chose to stay in […]
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Fort Thomas council members clash over mayor’s role in One Highland project
In a packed meeting Monday night, the Fort Thomas city council was set to vote on the budget for the next fiscal year and discuss the ongoing zoning ordinance project. Yet, a good portion of the discussion focused on a call last month by council member Adam Blau for Mayor Eric Haas to step down […]
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Fort Thomas council member asks mayor to resign
Before the Fort Thomas council meeting Monday, member Adam Blau emailed a letter and packet of information to other members. In it he outlined his concerns about actions by Mayor Eric Haas in the time leading up to the development of the One Highland project. In fact, he asked the mayor to resign. Blau also […]
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Fort Thomas council prepares for full zoning review
Residents of Fort Thomas have expressed concerns about the proposed zoning ordinance update, requesting more transparency, clarity, and input, an outside legal review, and additional details and time to review the document.
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Fort Thomas no longer in a pickle over pickleball
With an estimated 4.8 million players, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., according to sports and recreation experts. It’s growing in popularity in Fort Thomas, but the city has yet to find a permanent home for the game. Yet, thanks to local pickleball enthusiasts — and their tennis-playing brethren — a solution seems […]