A new public workshop is set to take place in Erlanger on May 5, mayor Jessica Fette announced at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Led in conjunction with representatives from the Kentucky Transport Cabinet, the forum will feature a chance for public comment regarding the proposed reconfiguration of Dixie Highway that became public in February. […]
Tag: erlanger city council
Posted inNews
Should Erlanger change its open records regulations?
What you need to know Erlanger has formed a task force to consider whether to change its public records request regulations. The task force is chaired by Council Member and former Mayor Tyson Hermes and met for the first time Tuesday afternoon. No official actions took place at the meeting. Task forces are recommending bodies […]
Posted inNews
Motorized scooter safety: Erlanger considers new guidelines
The operation of motorized scooters in the city was a topic of discussion at Tuesday’s Erlanger City Council meeting. The discussion was brought by Councilmember Jennifer Jasper-Lucas, who earlier this month called to implement new safety guidelines after hearing concerns from residents and business owners. According to Jasper-Lucas, residents observed riders not wearing helmets or […]
Posted inNews
Erlanger considers motorized scooter ordinance
Erlanger may soon take its first steps toward regulating motorized scooters, as Councilmember Jennifer Jasper-Lucas called for a discussion on proposed safety guidelines at the city’s upcoming caucus meeting later this month. Jasper-Lucas said during Tuesday’s council meeting concerns have come in over the past year from residents and business owners about users of the […]
Posted inNews
Erlanger council members debate dollar limit for gifts
The Erlanger City Council discussed changing the dollar limit for gifts that members can accept, with multiple members citing the need to be transparent and uphold public trust during Tuesday’s meeting. Councilwoman Jennifer Jasper-Lucas started the evening with a presentation and said the overall purpose of the limit is to promote transparency, fairness and combat […]
Posted inNews
Erlanger honors former councilwoman
The City of Erlanger celebrated outgoing councilwoman Vicki Kyle for her 28 years of service Tuesday evening. At the council’s caucus meeting Mayor Jessica Fette honored Kyle for her years of service with a proclamation declaring Jan. 22, 2025 Vicki Kyle Day. The proclamation not only celebrated Kyle’s time on council, but also her time […]
Posted inNews
Six honored by Covington Latin School
Erlanger City Councilmember Tyson Hermes was honored with the Bonitatem Alumnus Award by Covington Latin School for his work in public service.
Posted inBriefs, City, Elections, News, Politics
Here are the new Erlanger City Councilmembers
The results are in for the Erlanger City Council. Incumbents Diana Niceley, Jennifer Jasper-Lucas, Tom Cahill, Renee Wilson, Tyson Hermes, Renee Skidmore and Rebecca Reckers will rejoin the council. Challengers Chris Farmer and Michele Fields will fill the remaining open seats. The Erlanger City Council had 13 candidates vying for nine open seats. The council […]
Posted inNews
Erlanger City Council candidates discuss goals and backgrounds at public forum
Erlanger City Council candidates discussed their backgrounds and goals at a public forum, with topics including communication with residents, infrastructure improvements, park improvements and financial priorities.
Posted inNews
Erlanger council clashes over budget for hillside beautification project
Expenses related to a hillside beautification project, which cost three times the original estimate, were under scrutiny during Tuesday’s Erlanger City Council meeting. The issue of removing trees from powerlines along the hillside at 3315 Alice St. was initially brought to the council in April this year by councilmember Diana Niceley. After she spoke, members […]