The city of Elsmere officially approved zoning for the cultivation, processing and selling of medical cannabis within city limits at its Jan. 14 council meeting. The city council unanimously voted to adopt amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance, permitting medical cannabis businesses to operate cultivation and processing facilities within industrial zones, as well as dispensaries […]
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Elsmere votes no on councilmember’s request for virtual meetings
The Elsmere City Council voted to deny councilmember Serena Owen’s request for virtual attendance. Owen has been seeking to attend council meetings remotely since September 2024 as accommodation for her disability. Councilmember Gloria Grubbs prefaced, during the city’s first caucus meeting of 2025 on Jan. 7, by saying that various accommodations were offered to Owen […]
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Statewide organization backs petition for virtual council meetings in Elsmere
Kentuckians for the Commonwealth has endorsed Elsmere Councilmember Serena Owen’s petition to establish dedicated technology for virtual council meetings, citing the need for more inclusive workplaces and safety.
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Elsmere council member again absent: ‘The people voted for you. They want you here’
The city of Elsmere’s caucus meeting on Dec. 3 was rife with comments regarding councilmember Serena Owen, who once again was not present. Owen has faced backlash from other city council members and some Elsmere residents after she stopped attending meetings in person in June. She has cited her disability and an unsafe environment in […]
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Recently re-elected Elsmere council member has missed 70% of meetings in 2024
An Elsmere city council member who was just re-elected has missed more than 70% of public meetings in 2024, according to publicly available attendance records analyzed by LINK’s media partner WCPO 9 News. Councilmember Serena Owen has missed 13 of the 18 public meetings held this year through Nov. 12, including city council meetings and city caucus […]
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Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
Kenton County Board of Education approved a $1.5 million contract for eight new school buses, Boone County Planning Commission approved a zoning change for cannabis businesses, and Southgate City Council voted to join Southbank Partners to expand their outlook on regional development.
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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.
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Elsmere City Council
Elsmere City Council (7 candidates, vote for 6) Click on the candidate’s names to learn more about them: Joanne Barnett-Smith Joanne Barnett-Smith has sought more feedback from Elsmere citizens since she became a council member. “There’s a lot of people out there that I want to hear from to see how they’re doing, to make […]
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It’s official: Niagara Bottling is coming to Kenton County
Niagara Bottling will locate a bottling facility in Kenton County, creating 60 full-time jobs with salaries of about $75K. Construction is set to begin in early 2025.
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Elsmere, Kenton County approve financial aid for possible Niagara Bottling facility
The City of Elsmere and Kenton County Fiscal Court have approved financial aid packages for a large industrial development in Elsmere, which may possibly host an affiliate of Niagara Bottling, a California-based beverage company.