The City Council of Independence is expected to maintain its property tax rates for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, with the second reading and vote scheduled for Sept. 18.
Tag: city council
Posted inNews
Florence police name new captain and lieutenant
Florence Chief of Police Jeff Mallery announced two promotions within the department during a city council meeting Monday evening. A member of the police department for over 20 years, Lieutenant Nathan Rettig, was promoted to the position of police captain. Rettig has held the positions of officer, corporal, sergeant and lieutenant. Rettig was the sergeant […]
Posted inNews
Fort Mitchell considers speed hump ordinance changes
The Fort Mitchell Safety Committee met on July 22 before the regular city council meeting to discuss potential changes to the city’s speed hump ordinance, which they showed support for and was approved later that night. The current speed hump ordinance and its lack of efficiency have been on the minds of the council for […]
Posted inNews
Voters will decide whether to allow medical cannabis in Crestview Hills
Crestview Hills City Council voted 4 to 2 to put a ballot measure on the November ballot asking local residents to decide whether to allow medical cannabis businesses in the city limits.
Posted inNews
Florence cancels more than a third of city meetings since start of 2024
Florence city administrators have cancelled nine out of 22 scheduled city meetings since the start of 2024.
Posted inNews
Ludlow police chief resigns from city administration position
Ludlow Police Chief Scott Smith has stepped down from his position as city administrator after concerns were raised about him holding two non-elected city positions.
Posted inBriefs
Highland Heights to use ARPA funds for newly proposed city property
Highland Heights has approved the use of COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act funds for new city property. The proposal, which passed at Tuesday’s city council meeting, approved the purchase of speed radar signs, new exercise equipment to be placed inside the police station gym and the relocation of flag poles to be placed at the […]
Posted inNews
Council’s report on Highland Heights recovery home: ‘Zero complaints and zero issues’
No issues have been reported concerning the controversial Highland Heights recovery home, Oxford House, city council announced during Tuesday’s meeting. Residents gathered in a packed house at the last meeting in June over shared concerns about the newly opened house, where one long-time resident explained how they felt they were “left in the dark” about […]
Posted inNews
Highland Heights residents express concern over new recovery home
Community members gathered in a packed house at the Highland Heights City Council meeting Tuesday night, where they brought concerns about a new recovery home. The newly leased residential home by Oxford House is “a democratically run, self-supporting and drug-free home,” according to their official website. The house assists those struggling with drug and alcohol […]
Posted inBriefs
Highland Heights becomes third Campbell County city to go smoke free
Highland Heights passed a smoke-free ordinance at Tuesday night’s city council meeting, joining other Campbell County cities Bellevue and Dayton. “Community health is a true priority for our city’s leadership,” said Highland Heights Mayor Greg Meyers. “Passing this ordinance is another way the city council demonstrates its commitment to advancing that priority every day. We […]