The Alexandria City Council approved appointments to its planning and zoning commission, board of adjustments, parks and recreation board, and code enforcement board, with Michael McGrath, Dirk Glahn, Laura Fincher, and Danielle Hyman being appointed to their respective boards.
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Alexandria appoints new city council member
Patrick Blair was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Alexandria City Council, and will serve on the Future Planning, Personnel, and Business Retention and Development committees.
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Unexpected revenue surge in Alexandria triggers budget amendment for infrastructure
Alexandria is considering a budget amendment to reflect its increased revenues to appropriate the funds for the new city building and community center campus project and other projects, including the acquisition of a new F550 truck for the public works department.
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Alexandria awards contractor for new city campus
Alexandria has awarded Pepper Construction as the contractor at risk for its new city campus.
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Alexandria hosts Wreaths Across America
National Wreaths Across America took place locally over the weekend in Alexandria. The event happens nationwide to remember the fallen and honor those who serve with wreath-laying ceremonies. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3205 put on the event, which took place at Alexandria’s Tribute Park.
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Alexandria hires CT Consultants as architect for new city campus
Alexandria is stepping into the design phase of its new city campus. The city council voted to accept a proposal from CT Consultants architects for comprehensive design services for the space. The city purchased 9.9 acres of land at 8822 Constable Drive in 2020, floating ideas for a city building, a community center, a park, and […]
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Alexandria mayor receives Kentucky League of Cities training award
The Kentucky League of Cities presented Alexandria Mayor Andrew Schabell with a Level I Achievement in City Governance award. Kentucky League of Cities administers the City Officials Training Center, a voluntary education program. City officials can complete education levels by attending organization events and submitting outside educational credit from other municipal training. “When I began […]
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Alexandria approves upcoming road projects
Alexandria approved the next set of streets to be repaired at its meeting Thursday evening. The roads up for repairs include Apple Blossom Lane, Stonegate Drive, Clearmeadow Drive, Hunters Hill Drive, Gilbert Ridge Road, Lake Park Drive and Shadow Wood Court. Lake Park Drive, Shadow Wood Court, Stonegate Drive, Clearmeadow Drive, and Hunters Hill Drive […]
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Alexandria adopts new curfew for minors
Alexandria has officially voted to roll back the city’s curfews for minors. The vote comes after vandalism involving juveniles earlier this summer, according to Alexandria City Administrator David Plummer. The ordinance change was proposed in a safety committee meeting after news of the vandalism. The city council voted to approve the changes at its Aug. […]
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Alexandria council speaks out against partisan election House Bill 50
Alexandria followed suit with other cities across Northern Kentucky last week in adopting a resolution stating its opposition to House and Senate bills 50. The companion bills would require local candidates, such as mayors, council members, school board members, etc., to publicly declare party membership and undergo a primary election. Currently, those types of elections […]