Elsmere City Council called a special meeting last week to repeal a municipal order passed last year concerning negotiations with Flagship Communities REIT. The order authorized the city to acquire 18 acres of Heartland Pointe, a real estate property owned by Flagship Communities REIT at 1630 Garvey Ave., with the aim of constructing a public […]
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Elsmere PD defends hiring Tyler Brockman
The Elsmere Police Department has hired Tyler Brockman, a former Boone County Sheriff’s Deputy, despite backlash from some of the community due to his actions while employed with the Sheriff’s office.
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Slew of last-minute candidate filings puts some Kenton County positions into question
The final filing deadline for Kenton County’s municipal elections has resulted in 122 candidates running in contested races, including city government seats in Erlanger, Covington, Independence, Bromley, Crescent Springs, Edgewood, Elsmere, Erlanger, Fort Wright, Independence, Lakeside Park, Ludlow, Park Hills, Taylor Mill, and school board seats in Beechwood Independent Public Schools and Covington Independent Public Schools.
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Elsmere City Council discusses medical cannabis licensing
Elsmere City Council listened to a presentation on medical cannabis licensing at their June 4 caucus meeting. Medical cannabis will be legal in the state effective Jan. 1, 2025. Each individual city is responsible for creating the zoning regulations to make way or not allow those types of businesses to operate; however, if cities do […]
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Elsmere approves Housing Choice Vouchers program
The city of Elsmere has approved an agreement to administer the Housing Choice Vouchers program, which will provide federal funding to subsidize affordable housing for very low-income families, the elderly, the disabled and those with eligible immigrant status.
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Residents call for expanded transportation at Kenton County planning meeting
Kenton County residents and officials discussed the need for expanded public transit networks at a recent open house for the Kenton County Planning Commission’s comprehensive plan. Another open house is scheduled for later in the week.
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Elsmere to amend backyard chicken regulations
The city of Elsmere held a first reading of an ordinance Tuesday that would amend the current regulations concerning backyard chickens — with the help of local students. The city council invited local middle and high school students to participate in the eighteenth annual student government meeting with Mayor Marty Lenhof, where students from sixth […]
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Katie Hehman named new Elsmere city clerk
The city of Elsmere welcomed Katie Hehman as its new city clerk at the city council’s Feb. 6 caucus meeting. While Hehman was originally hired as deputy clerk, Misty Ezell, who previously held the position, resigned to relocate with her family to South Carolina. Council unanimously decided Hehman should fill the city clerk vacancy at […]
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Elsmere considering ordinance on urban chicken pilot program
An urban chicken pilot program dominated the discussion at Elsmere City Council’s caucus meeting on Jan. 2. Realtor Eric Bunzow joined five other Elsmere residents to provide updates on their chicken-raising efforts. Spearheaded by Bunzow, the urban chicken pilot program went live in Elsmere on May 1, 2023, following discussions throughout June and July of […]
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Elsmere awards police officer for upholding traffic safety
The city of Elsmere recognized police officer Amber Ford for her efforts in combating impaired driving at their Dec. 12 council meeting. According to Elsmere Police Chief Russell Wood, Elsmere has seen 24 driving violations this year, 12 of which have been attended to by officer Ford. In recognition of her hard work and dedication, […]