One of the busiest areas of Covington in terms of foot traffic is near the intersection of Madison Avenue and Seventh Street, said Covington Economic Development Authority Executive Director Tom West. Popular businesses such as Braxton Brewing, Hotel Covington, The Madison Event Center, Rich’s Proper, Agave & Rye, and The Well are some of Covington’s […]
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Covington votes to support the establishment of local police academy
The Covington Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution at their meeting on Tuesday to support the establishment of a police academy in the Northern Kentucky Region. Discussion among the commissioners on the topic was limited, but the issue of police recruiting is an ongoing issue in the region. “There has been a change in […]
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Covington to lower property tax rate: “A unique opportunity”
The City of Covington is expected to approve a reduction in its property tax rate. On Tuesday night, the first of two necessary public readings of the tax ordinance was presented to the commission for consideration. City Manager Ken Smith is recommending a property tax rate of 0.271, a reduction from last year’s rate of […]
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Four candidates, four seats: Why are more people not running for spots on the Covington City Commission?
As transformational infrastructure projects like the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor and Covington Central Riverfront loom, the public office that may hold the most influence over Covington’s direction — the City Commission — has only four candidates… For four seats. Covington has a population over 40,000 people and is a critical economic hub for Northern Kentucky. […]
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Covington city commission approves 2022-23 fiscal year priorities list
At the end of each fiscal year, the Covington city commission adopts a priorities list that identifies the most important things they want to accomplish the following year. This time around, they include a new City Hall facility, parking, and the Brent Spence Bridge, among other things. The new fiscal year will begin on July […]
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Changes approved for Covington’s Small Business Program, including creating a program for electric sign restoration
Covington city officials hope their tweaks to certain portions of its small business program guidelines will help attract new small businesses to the city and foster a better overall business environment. The Covington city commission approved multiple changes to the city’s Small Business Program at Tuesday night’s regularly scheduled legislative meeting. The changes will go […]
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Seven Covington small businesses set to receive incentives
The City of Covington is set to approve seven small businesses for financial incentives through its Small Business Program. On Tuesday night, the city commission was presented the projects for consideration and is expected to approve them formally next week. “In the fiscal year 2022, the Covington City Commission approved $150,000 for the Covington small […]
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Noise dispute between Mainstrasse bars plays out in Covington commission meeting
A homebrewed Mainstrasse controversy aired itself in public last night at the Covington City Commission meeting. Leadership from Paddy’s on Main and Bourbon Haus 1841 aired their grievances over loud music during the public comments portion of the city commission meeting. Tammy Brumfield, co-owner of Bourbon Haus 1841 along with her husband, Dave Brumfield, first […]