The new year brings new agenda items for cities in the region, loading this week with public meetings. Here are the meetings that are taking place this week: Campbell County: Tuesday, Jan. 3 The City of Dayton will hold its first city council meeting of the year at 7 p.m. at the Dayton Community and […]
Tag: city council
Posted inUncategorized
Fort Thomas Explores Possible Entertainment District
The Midway Business District is one area under consideration for an Entertainment District in Fort Thomas. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! […]
Posted inUncategorized
City of Fort Thomas Passes Budget, Continues Community Plan Implementation
City passes FY 2020-21 budget, drawing on reserves to fund ongoing community plan projects. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor It’s fiscal year budget time again, and the Fort Thomas city council held a public budget hearing just prior to its July council meeting. At the meeting itself, members passed the budget for Fiscal […]
Posted inUncategorized
TANK Plan Eliminates Fort Thomas Local Route
In the new TANK plan, Fort Thomas local bus route 11 will be eliminated, leaving the city with no service except a stop at St. Elizabeth Fort Thomas Hospital. By Robin Gee Despite pleas from Fort Thomas city officials and residents, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, or TANK, has announced it will eliminate local […]
Posted inUncategorized
City Council Roundup: Route-8, Development Agreement, Traffic Safety, Police Retirements
Legacy of 2019 weather: Route 8 remains in poor condition and closed as stakeholders continue to hammer out possible solutions to the ongoing trouble area. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor At their July meeting, the Fort Thomas City Council passed an agreement with NAP Fort Thomas LLC, the development group that includes Greiwe […]
Posted inUncategorized
May City Council: Crossing Guard Appreciation, Safety Initiatives, Street Repair Program
Fort Thomas resident Holli Patterson has been appointed a new member to the Renaissance Board by Mayor Eric Haas. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Safety issues and appreciation of those who keep us safe were uppermost among the topics discussed at the May meeting of the Fort Thomas City Council. A short public […]
Posted inUncategorized
City Council Reviews Year, Honors Departing Council Members
One of the properties in the Alexander Circle project (originally VA homes) is 8 and 9 Alexander Circle. (FTM file) By Robin Gee, Council Beat Editor The December meeting of the Fort Thomas City Council included warm praise and well wishes for two council members whose terms have ended. Lisa Kelly Lisa Kelly (left) with […]
Posted inUncategorized
Tax Rate Hearing Dates Crunched Due to Publishing Glitch
September 17 is the date for the hearing and vote on the Fort Thomas proposed Tax Rate for 2018. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Both the first and second reading and public hearing of the Fort Thomas proposed Tax Rate for 2018 will happen at the city council’s September 17 meeting. Having both […]
Posted inUncategorized
City Council Roundup: Moving ahead with Visioning, VA Homes, Street Repairs
Land Use and Zoning Committee members pour over maps at its formative meeting. –> The announcement of an upcoming public meeting for the Visioning and Community Plan was the highlight of the short January meeting of the Fort Thomas City Council. The visioning project committees will present their work so far and encourage input at […]
Posted inUncategorized
Backyard Chickens Bring Up Issues in Fort Thomas
The Dunbar family is asking for a change to the chicken ordinance to accommodate corner lots. These chickens got loose on S. Fort Thomas Avenue. Picture: Kelly Berry Perry. by Robin Gee Waking up to “cuckadoodledo” at six in the morning was not part of the plan when Bryan and Jordan Dunbar and their five […]