What you need to know! The Union City Commission voted to reject the Union Landing development project during its last meeting of 2025, citing concerns about density, resident opposition and planning risks. The Union Landing proposal, submitted by developer Paul Gallenstein, called for a 319-unit housing project for residents aged 55 and older on the […]
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Union approves multiple board, leadership appointments
What you need to know! The Union City Commission approved a series of key appointments and leadership assignments during its regular meeting Monday night, filling several board positions and superintendent roles for the upcoming year. Richard Wilkinson officially swore an oath as an alternate member of the Union-Walton Joint Code Enforcement Board, beginning his term […]
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Union leaders oppose Florence’s proposed 300-plus unit apartment development
What you need to know! City leaders oppose a proposed residential development in Florence that could add over 300 apartment units to undeveloped land along Old U.S. 42, citing significant concerns about traffic congestion and public safety. During the Nov. 17 caucus meeting, Union Mayor Larry Solomon and city commissioners discussed the project as part […]
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Residents have mixed opinions as officials mull Union Landing updates
What you need to know! Residents had mixed opinions about the Union Landing development proposal at Monday night’s commission meeting, while officials took notes to prepare to make a final decision in December. The public hearing addressed the zoning map amendment for the Robert E. Reeves estate, focusing on traffic, density and the area’s rural […]
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Union bourbon bar honored by city for national recognition
The City of Union recognized Union 42 Bourbon & Brew for representing the community on the national stage. In early September, Union 42 Bourbon & Brew was named one of the best bourbon bars in Northern Kentucky by The Bourbon Review as part of the publication’s America’s Best Bourbon Bars awards. Union Mayor Larry Solomon […]
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Union Commission considers ethics policy for financial disclosure
A Union Commission member proposed a new ethics policy regarding financial contribution disclosure for electoral candidates during a commission meeting on Monday. This followed a discussion from earlier this month when commissioner Brian Garner addressed concerns about ethics and transparency for future candidates and elected members of the commission. During that meeting, he said he believed […]
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Pride Month post sparks controversy, leads to new social media policy for Union
A social media post has resulted in a new policy for the City of Union, leading to a heated discussion at Monday’s commission meeting. The policy will require the approval of the majority of the commission before content can be posted to social media in the future. The post in question was on Facebook, wishing the […]
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Union adopts ordinance to prohibit cannabis business operations
After a wide-ranging discussion, the Union City Commission voted 3-1 to prohibit all cannabis-related business operations within the city. Medical cannabis will be legal in Kentucky on Jan. 1, 2025. As such, cities across the Bluegrass State have until June 30 to create regulations that would allow or prohibit those types of businesses to operate. […]
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Medical cannabis dispensaries in Union: Are councilmembers in or out?
Councilmembers at May’s monthly caucus meeting were faced with an important decision: With Kentucky’s 2025 legalization of medically applied cannabis set for Jan. 1, where will Union stand? When the state first announced that the city would need to make a decision by June 30, city officials said they were initially divided on what action […]
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Proposed smoke shop near Ryle High School sparks debate in Union
An application for a smoke and vape shop at the Union Pointe Center shopping strip has Union officials working quickly to come to a solution to satisfy parents. “We’ve gotten quite a number of complaints about this topic,” said Mayor Larry Solomon. “[The] potential for vape stores to be located near Ryle High School.” The […]