A legal challenge against two candidates’ candidacies to the Crescent Springs City Council, Carol McGowan and Chad Longbons, has failed on appeal, with the court ruling that the signature requirement is directory rather than mandatory.
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Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
Crescent Springs is awaiting grant funding for renovations to Lou Hartfiel Memorial Park, while Campbell County is offering media tools and resources to residents, and the Kenton County Board of Education is considering a resolution for equipment lease and security agreement from the Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association for eight busses.
Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
With busy schedules, not everyone can make it to their local city council or fiscal court meeting. LINK nky has you covered. Every Monday, we are recapping what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week.
Crescent Springs fills council seat previously vacated after two days
Steve Wilcoxson was sworn into a vacant Crescent Springs City Council seat in June after former member Bill Schult resigned. Two days later, Wilcoxson resigned, leaving a vacant seat. During Monday’s council meeting, a former council member was appointed to the seat. Wilcoxson “had something come up in his personal life,” leading him to resign, […]
Crescent Springs council appoints Steve Wilcoxson to fill vacant seat
Former council member Bill Schult moved from the city of Crescent Springs and resigned from the council after its May meeting, leaving a seat that needed to be filled. Although Mayor Mike Daugherty could not attend Monday’s council meeting, four candidates—Jeff Smith, Michael Folk, Bob Mueller, and Steve Wilcoxson — came to speak to the […]
Region mourns loss of longtime Crescent Springs Council Member Tom Vergamini
Tom Vergamini, who served on the Crescent Springs City Council for 20 years and was active in several civic organizations, passed away on July 11. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 20.
Crescent Springs council delays decision on medical cannabis facilities
At their June City Council meeting, Crescent Springs joined the conversation about medical cannabis facilities sweeping across the Northern Kentucky area. As former council member Bill Schult has moved out of the city, a seat needs to be filled. The city of Crescent Springs ultimately decided not to make any further decisions regarding medical cannabis […]
Crescent Springs tables discussion on Section 8 housing agreement
Crescent Springs has tabled the discussion on allowing the Housing Authority of Covington to administer the city’s housing choice voucher program, citing concerns about landlord remediation and the potential displacement of 66 families.
Crescent Springs looks to upgrade playground equipment at Lou Hartfiel Memorial Park
Crescent Springs’ 25-year-old playground equipment at Lou Hartfiel Memorial Park is in need of updating, said city administrator Mike Daily. “The playground at one time was a six-station playground for children with limitations… The maintenance plan has prolonged the life of the equipment considerably, but now it has come time to replace it,” Daily said. […]
Crescent Springs bridge to be renamed in honor of late businessman
Crescent Springs City Council voted unanimously Monday to change the name of the bridge on Buttermilk Pike Road in honor of a beloved local business owner who died in September of 2022. Michael Scott Wilson, known as ‘Bubba,’ died at age 56. The council attempted to pass this resolution last month, but the Wilson family […]

