Fort Thomas is bringing in an outside consulting firm, advancing plans first raised last fall to hire an HR consultant amid ongoing workplace and procedural questions. The Fort Thomas City Council approved an $18,000 contract with consultants One Digital at its meeting on Feb. 17. The discussion continues a conversation from last October, when the […]
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With financial review done, Fort Thomas weighs forensic audit
Following an audit that previously uncovered $322,000 in accounting errors, Fort Thomas officials were told that the city’s latest financial review showed no significant issues, as the council continues to weigh the value of a forensic audit. The Fort Thomas City Council heard its 2024/2025 fiscal year audit review, which came back clean, and discussed […]
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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 appoints Andy Ellison as interim mayor
Fort Thomas has named Andy Ellison as the interim mayor. The city council unanimously voted to appoint Ellison as the interim mayor at a special meeting on Dec. 2. Ellison steps into the role following former Fort Thomas Mayor Eric Haas’ vacating the position for health reasons. “I would like to thank everybody for this […]
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Fort Thomas tables roundabout proposal
In a meeting that stretched nearly three hours Monday night, Fort Thomas City Council addressed a proposed roundabout at Highland and Grand Avenues. Discussion surrounding the potential roundabout drew sharp criticism from both residents and council members. The idea gained traction after a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, known as KYTC, analysis suggested the design could work […]
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Andy Ellison launches campaign for Fort Thomas Mayor
Fort Thomas Councilmember Andy Ellison has announced his candidacy for the 2026 Fort Thomas Mayoral race. Ellison will make his candidacy official by walking in the Fort Thomas Independence Day parade, inviting residents to stop him along the route. “This city has given so much to me and my family,” Ellison said. “I want to […]
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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 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 approves property tax increase
Editors note: the original version of this story incorrectly labeled the generated revenue as $6,392.970 it has been edited to reflect the correct amount of $6,392,970. Fort Thomas City Council approved a proposed property tax rate for the 2023-2024 fiscal year at Monday’s meeting. The new rate for real property will be $0.348 per $100 […]
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Cutting tournaments may be solution to Highland Hills usage issues
A solution may be at hand for issues and concerns about usage, traffic and amenities at Fort Thomas Highland Hills Park. At the July council meeting, the room was packed with community members, many of whom came with concerns about the park. Residents have asked for permanent pickleball courts in Fort Thomas for several months. […]