The Kenton County Planning Commission has recommended a zoning request for single family homes at the Central Riverfront Development, paving the way for the development of single-family homes at the site.
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New KKK flyers found in Covington after mayor’s statement
New flyers from the Ku Klux Klan have been found around Covington following a proclamation from Mayor Joe Meyer that “The KKK is simply not welcome” in the city. Meyer made that statement at a Sept. 10 Covington City Commission meeting. On Sept. 14, LINK was provided an image of a flyer that has been […]
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Detached single family homes one step closer to approval at former IRS site
Covington City Commission has voted to send an amendment to the Kenton County Planning Commission for recommendation, allowing for detached single-family homes and single family lot line properties at the Central Riverfront Development site.
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Covington won’t raise property tax rate
Covington City Commission voted to keep the real estate property tax rate unchanged from last year and lowered the personal property tax rate, despite a proposal to raise the real estate property tax rate.
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Property tax increase finds no favor with Covington leaders
The Covington City Commission has rejected a proposal to increase real estate property taxes and instead opted to keep the rates unchanged from last year, despite a proposed increase of $0.286 for every $100 of assessed real property. Final vote takes place next week.
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Covington likely to allow detached single-family homes at former IRS site
Covington City Commission is considering allowing the building of both detached and line lot single family homes at the Central Riverfront Development. The move is contextualized by a housing shortage in both the region and the nation.
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Groundbreaking set for new Covington City Hall
The City of Covington has approved $29.2 million in general obligation bonds to finance the construction of a new city hall, which is expected to be completed by May 2026.
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Covington proposes real property tax rate increase
Covington City Commission has proposed property tax rates for the next fiscal year, which are the highest allowable increases without the risk of triggering a recall election, and has scheduled public hearings and readings to discuss the changes.
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Newport Commission approves bike plan to enhance transportation infrastructure
The Newport Commission has voted to support Tri-State Trails’ bicycle transportation plan, which aims to create a safe and connected bike network for both Covington and Newport.
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Covington residents respond to KKK flyers: ‘This is our town’
Residents of Covington’s Eastside neighborhood were shocked to find Klan flyers on their cars, prompting a meeting with police and community leaders to discuss ways to inform the community and build support.