What you need to know CORRECTION: The original version of this story misidentified the employer of one of the candidates. The relevant lines have been corrected.–LINK nky editorial, April 15, 2026. Candidates for the Covington City Council came out to the American Legion post in Latonia on Monday to discuss issues on voters’ minds, especially […]
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Previous candidate to make another run for office in Covington
Maria “Cari” McMurtry Garriga filed to run for the new Covington City Council on Monday. Her filing now puts the number of candidates running for the city council at seven. “I have continued to interact with the community, to walk the city and to remain informed on local government and municipal concerns,” Garriga said. “I […]
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Steve Hayden announces run for Covington City Council
Steve Hayden, who formerly sat on the Covington Board of Commissioners, filed to run for Covington City Council on Monday. The new city council model of government will take effect in 2027 after this year’s election. “Having already served on the City Commission, I understand how Covington’s government functions and how decisions at City Hall […]
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Former Rich’s Proper chef files to run for Covington City Council
Tom Hull, the former head brewer for Christian Moerlein Brewing Company and head chef at Rich’s Proper Food and Drink, located on Madison Avenue, has filed to run for a seat on the new Covington City Council. Hull filed his paperwork on Nov. 12. “The people who have been here living and working in Covington […]
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Jay Fossett to retire as Dayton City Administrator; run for Covington City Council
Jay Fossett, a former Covington City Manager and city solicitor and the current city administrator in Dayton, has filed to run for the Covington City Council race. After a ballot initiative passed last November, the city of Covington will transition from a city manager government to a city council government on Jan. 1, 2027, which […]
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Union Town Square phases, Kenton County School renovations and more
The Kenton County Board of Education will discuss building renovation plans at RC Hinsdale Elementary, while Union will discuss Union Town Square phasing options, and Covington will consider a licensing structure for medical cannabis businesses.