Fort Wright’s committee to investigate the adoption of a Fairness Ordinance for the city met on Feb. 6. As of now, the committee is still gathering information, and no formal decisions have been made. City council committed to appointing and meeting as a community to discuss this issue after several citizens requested they do so […]
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Targets of homophobic vandalism in Fort Wright say response ‘misses the mark’
The recent incident of targeted homophobic vandalism in Fort Wright has citizens talking about change. On Sept. 18, Hannah Wintorn and Elise Sebastian’s Fort Wright home was vandalized. Adjacent to their pride flag and their daughter’s bedroom window, someone spray-painted the words “Hell is real” on the side of their home. Wintorn and Sebastian are […]
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Fort Wright condemns homophobic vandalism, calls behavior ‘repugnant’
The City of Fort Wright vocally condemned a recent act of vandalism at the home of a local couple at the city’s council meeting this week. Neighbors and city leaders spoke out at the meeting, expressing their support for the couple, who are women, and the council approved a resolution condemning the acts and others […]
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Cold Spring Explores Council Compensation, Passes Fairness Ordinance
Cold Spring became the 19th city in Kentucky to approve the Fairness Ordinance. By Robin Gee, city council beat editor The city of Cold Spring became the 19th city in Kentucky to adopt the Fairness Ordinance, a municipal ordinance aimed at adding protections for LGBTQ residents in areas of housing, employment and use of facilities. […]
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Cold Spring introduces first reading of Fairness Ordinance
Cold Spring City Council members discuss the Fairness Ordinance. They voted 5 to 1 to pass the first reading. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor At the February 10 meeting of Cold Spring city council, members heard the first reading of an anti-discrimination fairness ordinance and voted five to one to continue the process […]
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Fort Thomas Ordinances Pass: Fairness for All and Clearing the Way for New Eatery
Fairness Campaign Executive Director Chris Hartman thanks Fort Thomas City Council for careful consideration on the Fairness Ordinance vote. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor At its first meeting of the new year, the Fort Thomas City Council voted on new ordinances that brought positive news for many in our community. In a unanimous […]
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Street Improvement Policy, New Ordinances, Resident Concerns at City Council Meeting
Fort Thomas City Council congratulates Fire Department Lieutenant Kyle Kaufman By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor An update on city projects, a new look at the city’s street resurfacing program and concerns by a group of homeowners were among the topics discussed at the December meeting of Fort Thomas city council. In […]
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Highland Heights Focuses on Fairness and Kindness at December Council Meeting
Highland Heights City Attorney Steve Franzen reads the summary of the city’s new Fairness Ordinance at the December council meeting. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor By passing a Fairness Ordinance at its December 3 council meeting, Highland Heights joined a growing number of Northern Kentucky cities updating their city codes to specifically include […]
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City Council Roundup: Project Completions, Zoning Amendment, New Firefighter/Paramedic
Fort Thomas City Building By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The November meeting of Fort Thomas City Council was brief and highlighted ongoing street repair and related work, much of which is coming to completion as the colder weather and holidays move in. City Administrator Ron Dill reported that the resurfacing of the tennis […]
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Around the County: Highland Heights Passes Tax Rate, Considers Ordinances, Honors Neighbors
The city building for Highland Heights is located at 176 Johns Hill Road. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The tax rate for 2019 was the lead topic at the Highland Heights city council meeting on September 3 and at a public hearing and special session held on September 27. City Clerk Jeanne Pettit […]