Dayton city council approved funding for facility improvements in two of the city’s parks Tuesday. The upgrades are part of an overall plan to improve parks throughout the city over the next couple of years. Council approved the lowest bid of $111,300 from Total Home Care, a local Dayton company, to improve structures at Gil […]
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Dayton mayor highlights city growth in State of the City address
Dayton Mayor Ben Baker gave a State of the City address at the council meeting on Tuesday. He addressed council and community members through a tapped video as he was not in town for the meeting. “I apologize that I can’t be there tonight to present my State of City in person, but I still […]
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Dayton passes resolution opposing centralized payroll tax collection
Dayton City Council joined other Northern Kentucky municipalities opposing a bill that would centralize the collection and distribution of occupational business taxes and fees. On Tuesday, the council voted unanimously to pass a resolution against House Bill 253, which, if approved, would change the way local governments collecting the taxes. Taxes would be sent to […]
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Dayton awards keys to the city to two leaving office
Dayton Mayor Ben Baker honored longtime council member Jeff Volter and Kentucky Representative Rachel Roberts for their years of service to the city, presenting them with keys to the city and acknowledging their dedication to making Dayton a better place.
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Fort Thomas to discuss zoning ordinance updates, Newport looks at buying Teslas and more
Fort Thomas City Council plans to discuss any changes to its zoning regulations proposed by its planning commission, while the cities of Dayton and Bellevue are collaborating to connect their entertainment districts, and Independence has approved zoning for medical cannabis businesses.
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Dayton, Bellevue to share police social worker
Thanks to money received as part of the state’s opioid settlement, police departments in the cities of Dayton and Bellevue will share the services of a social worker. On Tuesday, Dayton city council voted to authorize Mayor Ben Baker to enter into an interlocal agreement with Campbell County and Bellevue to use some of the […]
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Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
Independence City Council has voted to add a police social worker position to the Independence Police Department, Newport is considering implementing composting services, Union City Commission has recognized Union 42 Bourbon & Brew for its new members, and Dayton City Council has approved a 15% lower property tax rate for the next fiscal year.
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Bellevue-Dayton Fire Chief Chris Adkins announces retirement
Chris Adkins, fire chief for the Fire Department of Bellevue-Dayton, addressed the Dayton city council meeting Wednesday to give what he said was his final report. The chief is retiring after 27 years in fire service, 20 of which were spent at the cities’ joint fire department. “I cannot say thank you enough for the […]
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Dayton City Council (8 candidates, vote for 6) Click on the candidate’s names to learn more about them: INCUMBENTS Christina Kelly Christina Kelly joined Dayton city council in 2021. She said she’s proud of the work council has done over the past few years and sees more opportunities to tackle issues of communications, safety and […]
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Dayton residents could see 15% decrease in property tax rates
Dayton is looking at a 15% decrease in property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. The city council opened its Sept. 10 meeting with a brief hearing on the proposed rate for 2024-2025. The new rate will be $3.99 per $1000 of assessed value, representing a 15% decrease in the property tax rate. The […]