Candidates for the Independence City Council discussed the city’s growth, taxes and parks at a public forum hosted by the Independence Business Association.
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Independence City Council
Nine candidates are running for six open seats on the Independence City Council, with recurring themes including development, public safety, and infrastructure. Most candidates emphasizing the importance of investment in public infrastructure.
Independence City Council to place medical cannabis business question on ballot
The Independence City Council voted to send the question of allowing medical cannabis businesses in the city limits to the November ballot after a long discussion, with Council Members Chris Vogelpohl, Greg Waite, Carol Franzen and Tom Brinker voting in favor and Council Members Greg Steffen and Dave Shafer voting against.
Independence considers installing splash pad in Memorial Park
Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman presented a positive budget report to the city council, and discussed the possibility of a splash pad at the council’s meeting in May.
Kenton County Planning Commission tables discussions of Independence trailer regulations
The Kenton County Planning Commission voted to table a decision on proposed revisions to Independence’s regulations on flatbed utility trailers as well other hauled trailers and vehicles, such as campers and boats, at their meeting Thursday night. Megan Bessey, a project manager with Kenton County Planning and Development Services, gave an unfavorable recommendation on the […]

