When a developer has an idea for a project in a city, the next steps depend on a key factor: Who owns the land? At a recent Fort Thomas City Council meeting, Mayor Eric Haas explained how the city works with developers on potential projects, like the “large grocery store” chain that was proposed for […]
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Fort Thomas passes budget, discusses future budgets and a pension issue
Fort Thomas City Council passed its fiscal year budget for 2025-2026 at its June 16 meeting, along with the budget amendment for fiscal year 2024-2025 and pay classification adjustments for the coming year. Total revenues come to $20,693,774. Operating expenditures are expected to be $20,080,798. Capital expenditures (city and road improvement projects) will be $8,152,727, […]
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Could Fort Thomas be getting a Publix?
Fort Thomas is considering selling a portion of the Carlisle Park property to a “large grocery store” chain. At the city’s council meeting on Monday, city administrator Matt Kremer announced the deal, a sale of a 6.8-acre parcel of the park for $650,000. Although the city declined to name the business, the project is being […]
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Fort Thomas welcomes new firefighter
Fort Thomas Fire Chief Chris Amon introduced new firefighter Craig Emerson at the May 19 city council meeting. Amon said his department had an opening after longtime firefighter/paramedic Mike Watson retired as of May 1. Emerson was previously at the Florence fire department, and before that, had emergency response experience in Walton “He’s already assimilating […]
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National champion Highlands dance team honored by city council
The Highlands High School Varsity Dance Team brought home a national trophy this winter. During their April meeting, the Fort Thomas City Council honored the team that competed against 40 other teams at the National Dance Alliance National Championship held in Orlando in February. The team earned first place in the Medium Pom category and […]
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Fort Thomas approves bids for Tower Park entrance, Midway District projects
Fort Thomas City Council approved bids for two city projects at its April meeting. The bids were for improvements to the River Road entrance into Tower Park and a much larger Midway Business District streetscape project. River Road into Tower Park As part of the city’s ongoing efforts to improve Tower Park, the council approved […]
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Fort Thomas introduces intern from Highlands High School
Highlands High School business and leadership teacher Elise Carter introduced the city’s high school intern to Fort Thomas leaders during Monday’s council meeting. J.P. Schafer is a junior who works at the city through a college dual credit program. He has been working with City Administrator Matt Kremer and other city staff this semester. By […]
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Fort Thomas approves funding for street repair plan
Fort Thomas City Council approved the city’s 2025-26 budget for street repair and maintenance. By approving the “streets plan” months ahead instead of waiting until the start of the fiscal year in June, City Administrator Matt Kremer said it can save the city some money. Early bidding gives construction companies time to plan the project […]
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Fort Thomas swears in council, reviews 2024 accomplishments
Fort Thomas held the first meeting of the new year on Jan. 2. As the first order of business, Campbell County District Court Judge Erin Sizemore administered the oath of office to council. All the members of council retained their seats in the recent election. Fort Thomas council for 2025 are Jeff Bezold, Adam Blau, […]
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Fort Thomas unanimously approves new zoning ordinance
After well over a year of intense discussion, revision and review, Fort Thomas city council voted to approve a new Unified Development Ordinance, which updates and, in many sections, replaces the city’s previous zoning ordinance as well as the city’s subdivision regulations. The discussion has been most intense in the last several months. Council and […]
