Covington leaders met with Congressman James Comer Tuesday, where the Kentucky District 1 representative complimented Northern Kentucky’s regional approach to infrastructure, transportation, housing and other initiatives. Tornado sirens blared during the meeting, but since city leaders only had a limited time with Comer, they made sure to stay in a safe part of the building, […]
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Covington approves multiple additions, changes to new city hall
The Covington Board of Commissioners approved multiple changes and additions Tuesday night to the new city hall building on Scott Street. First, the board approved a $100,000 addition to the contract with architectural firm Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. for additional design work. Specifically, the changes affect the old Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky building, which is […]
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Covington to vote on additional $1.782 million for new city hall
UPDATE: The Board of Commissioners voted to approve the release of the funds and the updated construction contract at their meeting on June 23, 2026.—LINK nky editorial, June 24, 2026. The Covington Board of Commissioners will vote on Tuesday on a measure releasing $1.782 million in TIF money to fund lighting, landscaping and underground utility […]
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Covington to vote on final construction contract for new city hall
UPDATE: The city commission unanimously voted to approve the contract with Pepper Construction at their meeting on March 11, 2025.–LINK nky editorial, March 11, 2025 The Covington City Commission is poised to vote on the final construction contract for the new city hall, which is slated to be built on the 600 block of Scott […]
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Covington’s North Pole Express Mail Service returns for the holidays
The City of Covington’s Parks and Recreation Department has brought back its North Pole Express Mail Service, allowing kids to drop their letters to Santa in a drop box found in City Hall, and is also hosting a free community holiday event on Dec. 13.
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Covington’s new city hall approved by planning commission
The Kenton County Planning Commission approved a public facility review of Covington’s new city hall this week, which will be a three-story building on Scott Street.
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Covington chooses city hall construction manager
J.S. Held has been contracted by the City of Covington to manage the construction of a new city hall building, with a $330,720 contract allowing them to act as the city’s agent in managing and planning the project.
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How will Covington pay for its new city hall?
Covington is planning to finance a new city hall with general obligation bonds, which will be backed by the city itself, and is also restructuring its debt to increase cash flow in the face of a deficit caused by work-from-home arrangements.
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Covington City Hall closed for Juneteenth
Covington City Hall, located at 20 W. Pike St., will be closed on Wednesday in recognition of the Juneteenth, the city announced in a press release. City Hall will reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday. In addition, the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission and St. Elizabeth Healthcare will hold their annual Juneteenth Celebration from 3 p.m. to […]
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Covington City Commission to consider separation of parking authority budget
Covington will consider a municipal order to separate the budget of the Covington Parking Authority from the rest of the city’s budget at the meeting next Tuesday, June 11, in the hopes of allowing authority to operate more independently.
