Highland Heights heard the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday night that would raise the occupational license fee, a tax on wages paid by anyone working within the city limits, from 1.0% to 1.5%. City Administrator Michael Giffen explained how the wage can assist with future city development. “The additional revenue will allow the city […]
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Civil fines may increase in Highland Heights
Highland Heights heard Tuesday about the potential increase in civil fines that could go into effect next month. This potential raise in fines comes after the city “looked to current times, inflation and action of other cities,” according to City Adminstrator Michael Giffen. However, the issuing of fines isn’t just something that happens automatically if […]
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Highland Heights receives grant for sidewalk project, greenlights pickleball courts
Highland Heights announced two updates on new city projects Tuesday night. The city received a $3 million grant for the first phase of its two-phase project for sidewalk additions from the I-471 intersection to Renshaw Road. The project will be ongoing for the next few years. “This is super exciting news, and we’re so happy […]
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Highland Heights Names New City Administrator; Sets Public Hearing for Opportunity House Project
Michael Giffen, Highland Heights new city administrator will oversee the workings of a growing municipality with a four-million-dollar budget and a staff of 20. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Soon after the Highland Heights City Council voted unanimously at their December 1 meeting to create and fill a new position for a […]