Barnes Dennig, an accounting firm contracted with the city of Covington, has issued an unmodified or clean opinion on the city’s financials. This will be the second consecutive year since 1995 that the city has received a clean audit from an independent financial firm. Additionally, the audit suggests that the deficit that has plagued the […]
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Covington seeks applicants for committee to transition city government
The city of Covington is seeking applicants for a committee to transition the government from its current city manager form to a mayor-council form, with Mayor-elect Ron Washington set to appoint the committee members and make recommendations to the city commission.
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Covington’s North Pole Express Mail Service returns for the holidays
The City of Covington’s Parks and Recreation Department has brought back its North Pole Express Mail Service, allowing kids to drop their letters to Santa in a drop box found in City Hall, and is also hosting a free community holiday event on Dec. 13.
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Covington to demolish blighted properties in Eastside, Austinburg
The City of Covington is set to demolish two blighted properties, one in the Eastside neighborhood and the other in Austinburg, due to their deteriorating structures and lack of tax payments by their respective owners.
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Covington to establish additional regulations, fees for medical cannabis businesses
The city of Covington is set to establish business regulations on medical businesses, including requiring a city license, security protocols and channels to appeal revoked licenses.
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Here’s how Covington residents can recycle old Christmas lights
Covington residents can recycle old and broken Christmas lights at select locations from December 1, 2024 to February 1, 2025, with the goal of topping the previous year’s collection efforts.
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Boone County Fiscal Court appoints new county treasurer
The Boone County Fiscal Court has appointed Lisa Goetz as the new county treasurer, citing her strong academic background, CPA designation, and extensive professional experience in financial leadership.
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Covington Mayor-elect talks next steps under new government structure
With its sights set on further economic development, the City of Covington will in January welcome a new mayor who’s poised to lead the city’s transition to a new government structure. Mayor-Elect Ron Washington, a current city commissioner, will make history as the first Black mayor of the largest city in Northern Kentucky come January […]
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Covington issues reminder on political signs on public property
The City of Covington has issued a reminder that political signs are not allowed on public property, and signs placed without permission on private property can be removed by the property owner.
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Covington considers $126K contract for new economic development strategy
The City of Covington is considering a $126,000 contract with Camoin Associates to develop a new economic development strategy for the city, which will be funded by TIF funds and the city’s economic development fund.