Erlanger is ground zero in the 2024 race for the 69th House District, as two candidates who call the city home vye for the 69th House District seat. Facing off are Steven Doan, the incumbent Republican, and Democrat Wilanne Stangel, a library media specialist with 18 years experience in public and private schools. Both are […]
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Erlanger to lower tax rates for 10th consecutive year
Correction: A previous version of this story said that Erlanger was raising tax rates instead of lowering them. LINK nky regrets the error. After discovering a $49 million error in a personal property tax assessment, Erlanger City Council voted Tuesday to approve a lower tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. That means that, despite […]
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Northern Kentucky Area Development District showcases services to Erlanger
Executive Director of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District Tara Johnson-Noem showcased the organization’s array of services to the Erlanger City Council earlier this month. The organization’s outreach initiative aims to visit each of the 60 cities within its eight-county region, highlight its programs, and explain how they can benefit different communities within its reach. […]
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Erlanger tax rates may change after $49 million PVA error found
Erlanger City Council discussed Tuesday how it can make tax adjustments after discovering a $49 million error in a personal property tax assessment. While on a call with the Property Value Administration last week, the city found out that their 2023 personal property assessment was inaccurate because an unnamed business misclassified $49 million in inventory […]
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Preliminary Independence medical cannabis zoning clears planning commission
The Kenton County Planning Commission has approved a preliminary zoning plan for medical cannabis businesses in Independence. The city has moved the issue to the ballot, but this move allows the city to have zoning in place in case the ballot measure succeeds in November.
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Rose Gynecology opens location in Erlanger
Correction: Rose Gynecology did not receive a Commonwealth Area Professional District Grant from the City of Erlanger. Bob McNichol of Skylight Financial, the previous owner of the building at 437 Commonwealth Ave., did receive the grant. Dr. Madeleine Rose kicked off her medical career in Northern Kentucky by helping deliver babies at St. Luke Hospital. […]
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Erlanger medical cannabis zoning clears planning commission
The Kenton County Planning Commission approved a proposal from the City of Erlanger to establish zoning regulations for medical cannabis businesses, which will now return to the city council for two public readings and a vote.
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Erlanger City Council discusses future plans amid county ban against medicinal cannabis
Erlanger City Attorney Jack Gatlin discussed with the council what steps are next for medicinal cannabis in the city on Tuesday night. Earlier this month, the Erlanger City Council discussed a resolution for a proposed text amendment in the city’s zoning laws regarding medicinal cannabis which, becomes available in the commonwealth in early 2025. In […]
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Erlanger City Council discusses potential regulations for medicinal cannabis
Erlanger City Council discussed the steps it would take to regulate medicinal cannabis businesses, including letting citizens vote on establishing them or banning them from the city altogether, while also considering potential revenue from taxes and fees.
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Kenton County releases final candidate list; Covington commissioners race to primary
The Kenton County Board of Elections released it’s final candidate list today only minutes after the filing deadline. Most notably, the number of candidates for a spot on the Covington Board of Commissioners exceeded the number necessary to trigger a primary. Ballot position drawings for the Covington commissioners’ races will take place on Jan. 11 […]
