The Covington City Commission has heard a proposal for an ordinance amendment that would allow for the consumption of alcohol in public parks with a special event permit and the relevant beverage licensing. The ordinance will undergo a first reading at the legislative meeting next week.
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Covington likely to close Goebel Park pool for 2024 season
The Covington City Commission will likely close Goebel Park Pool for the 2024 season due to high operating costs. The scheduled final closure of the pool will take place in 2025 due to the Brent Spence Corridor construction.
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What a debate over a ceasefire in Gaza says about local politics
A months-long attempt by Muhammad Ahmad and his supporters to get the Covington City Commission to support a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip was met with resistance from local elected leaders. What does the episode say about local government, political procedure and freedom of speech?
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Covington Commission defers vote on Tri-State Trails infrastructure recommendations
The Covington City Commission passed over voting on a proposed 10-year agreement with Tri-State Trails, a regional advocacy group that aims to improve biking and trail infrastructure, in order to have a session to discuss the details of the plan.
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Covington City Commission approves Drees Homes agreement for former IRS site
The Covington City Commission approved a development agreement with Drees Homes to develop 16 town homes on the B block of the Covington Central Riverfront development site. They also approved two contract agreements with Bray Construction and Terracon to perform infrastructure construction and geo-technical oversight.
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Covington announces first proposed developer for former IRS site: Drees Homes
The Covington City Commission announced Tuesday that Drees Homes will likely be the first residential developer at the Covington Central Riverfront development site, with the proposed development consisting of 16 townhouses with anticipated starting prices of around $500,000.
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Covington City Commission considers installation of outdoor smart kiosks
The Covington City Commission is considering an agreement between Rove iQ, the city and Southbank Partners for the installation of outdoor smart kiosks providing mapping and information to visitors to the city.
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Covington lays out programs cut due to budget shortfall
The Covington City Commission discussed the programs and services the city would be unable to fund due to declining payroll tax revenue at their meeting on Tuesday, with the city having to redirect $16.7 million in ARPA funds to maintain basic services.
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Covington seeks more control over zoning, permits
The Covington City Commission is considering an ordinance that would transfer the authority to grant or deny zoning variances and conditional use permits from the Kenton County Planning Commission to the city’s board of architectural review and development.
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Calls for ceasefire resolution continue in Covington
Residents from Covington and other areas in the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati region spoke at the legislative meeting on Tuesday night, calling for the City Commission to pass a ceasefire resolution, similar to those passed in other US cities.