The Elsmere City Council authorized the mayor to enter an interlocal agreement with the newly created Northern Kentucky Special Weapons and Tactics unit at their meeting on the evening of March 10. The council approved a municipal order that authorizes the city to partner in creating a specialized regional unit to respond to situations beyond […]
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Elsmere hosts 2026 student council meeting
Elsmere elementary, middle and high school students learned about the workings of local governments in the city’s annual student council meeting on Feb. 10. The long-running tradition sees students seated next to council members, city administrators, clerks and department heads and assuming their respective duties in a regular council meeting, which includes making motions, submitting […]
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Elsmere approves multiple construction bids for end of year
The city of Elsmere entered a new agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for bridge and sidewalk construction at its Dec. 9 council meeting. The city council approved an agreement that would provide $100,000 for the design phase of a new Buffington Road bridge and sidewalk, as well as $594,000 for state oversight of the […]
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Elsmere approves use of opioid abatement funds
The Elsmere City Council approved the use of opioid abatement funds for the police department at their Nov. 4 caucus meeting. The council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter an interlocal agreement with the Kenton County Fiscal Court, which makes use of funds from the National Opioids Settlement for the intervention, treatment and […]
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Elsmere amends city loans, code of ethics, alcohol licensing
The Elsmere City Council approved ordinances amending the city’s loan program and code of ethics for officials at their Sept. 9 meeting. The council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance that increases the borrowing cap for Elsmere residents participating in the citywide loan program. Individuals can now borrow up to $15,000 for necessary […]
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Elsmere to resume negotiations for new admin facilities
The Elsmere City Council allowed the mayor to proceed with a property acquisition for the new administrative facilities at their Sept. 2 caucus meeting. Following discussions on changing the tax rate to be set at a later public hearing, the council passed a municipal order that authorizes Mayor Marty Lenhof to resume acquisition at 98 […]
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Elsmere to raise resident city loans, update attendance requirement
The Elsmere City Council held a first reading of two ordinances that amend citywide loan program amounts and the city’s code of ethics at their Aug. 12 meeting. The first ordinance raises the city loan cap for residents from $10,000 to $15,000, which is the loan cap for businesses operating in the city. The loan […]
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Elsmere authorizes contractor for city welcome sign
The city of Elsmere authorized a bid for a city welcome sign at their July 8 meeting. The city council approved a municipal order authorizing the mayor to enter a contract with Centric Constructions Inc. The company was chosen after entering a bid advertised by the city on June 11. Centric is set to construct […]
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Elsmere swears in new council member
Elsmere City Council swore in Andrew Myatt as its newest council member at a special meeting on June 18. The council voted 3-1 in favor of Myatt after conducting interviews in executive session. Other candidates for the position included Stephanie Treanor, Gary Treadway and Rusty C. Smith III. Councilmember Maria Vogt cast the sole vote […]
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Elsmere awards student scholarships, discusses vacant council seat
The Elsmere City Council awarded two outstanding local high school graduates with the 2025 student scholarships at their June 10 meeting. Addison Landers from Dixie Heights High School and Anna Donahue from Lloyd Memorial High School were the first students to receive the new $3,000 scholarship after the council voted to raise the amount this […]