The City of Union has made a $10,000 donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati to assist with mentorship programming. “We believe in the power of mentorship and the positive impact it can have on the lives of our young citizens,” Union Mayor Larry Solomon said. Boone County is among the 13 counties […]
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City of Union selling No Soliciting signsÂ
The City of Union is selling No Soliciting signs residents can use to deter uninvited doorstop pitches, according to the city’s Facebook page. The signs can be purchased for $10 (cash or check) and are available at the Union City Building at 1843 Bristow Dr. Residents can also visit cityofunionky.org to sign on to the […]
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City of Union looking for 2023 photo contest entries
The City of Union is seeking the best images showcasing Boone County’s beauty through its annual photo contest, city officials said. Submissions will be accepted through Oct. 31. Photographs should be focused on the landscape and life in Boone County. Photographers of all skill levels may submit a maximum of three photographs, and winners will […]
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Union Mayor discusses Brilliance Avenue extension progress
A municipal order that the Union City Commission approved in August of 2022 will allow for the extension of Brilliance Avenue, making way for the Grammas Center. The Grammas Center is a six-acre development named for the family that has owned the property for more than 15 years. It is a $50 million project to […]
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Union Promenade infrastructure is 90% complete
A developer for the Union Promenade said the infrastructure for the site is almost done, according to a report he gave on the site’s progress at a recent Union’s Caucus/Commission Meeting. The city broke ground on the mixed-use development in July 2022, marking one of two large developments along U.S. 42 in the city. When […]
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Union strikes partnership with fiscal court to collect occupational tax
The Boone County Fiscal Court discussed what it would mean for them and the City of Union in terms of a Memorandum of Understanding and exchange of information agreement at Tuesday’s meeting. This MOA would be Boone County assisting Union in the startup and implementation of their new occupational license fee ordinance, which is a […]
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City of Union decides not to join cooperative program for Municipal Road Aid
Each year, cities can change the way they receive their Municipal Road Aid. Municipal Road Aid funds are used for construction, reconstruction and maintenance of roads. The funding is based on population as determined by the most recent census, per the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Counties and cities have two choices as to how to receive […]
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Owners of short term rentals in Boone County could soon face extra fees
Owners of short term rental properties in Boone County could soon be facing extra fees in order to continue to operate. Michael Schwartz, the director and zoning administer of the Boone County Planning Commission, spoke at a recent City of Union Commission Meeting detailing an ordinance requiring an operating license for homeowners who rent out […]
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Union announces plans for new city building, town center
Union Mayor Larry Solomon announced that 22 acres have been purchased for a new city building, park, retail and residential space.