Before the Fort Thomas council meeting Monday, member Adam Blau emailed a letter and packet of information to other members. In it he outlined his concerns about actions by Mayor Eric Haas in the time leading up to the development of the One Highland project. In fact, he asked the mayor to resign. Blau also […]
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Fort Thomas Renaissance Board shifts focus to city events
The Fort Thomas City Council approved a municipal order changing the mission and direction of its Renaissance Board, which will now focus almost exclusively on city events.
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Fort Thomas realigns board and commission reappointments
Fort Thomas city council approved 13 municipal orders to stagger the reappointments of board and commission members to fix an ongoing problem regarding the timing of reappointments.
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Fort Thomas council prepares for full zoning review
Residents of Fort Thomas have expressed concerns about the proposed zoning ordinance update, requesting more transparency, clarity, and input, an outside legal review, and additional details and time to review the document.
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Fort Thomas discusses progress on zoning ordinance update project
Fort Thomas Planning Commission members joined the city council’s February meeting to discuss progress on the city’s zoning ordinance update project. The group heard from Alisa Duffey Rogers, an architect and planner with CT Consultants, who has been working on the project. The city has been updating its zoning ordinances for more than a year, […]
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Fort Thomas considers major change in funding for street program
Fort Thomas city council’s Law, Labor and License committee is recommending the city change the way it funds its street and sidewalk improvement program. The switch would be a major change for the city that has funded its annual streets program through cost-sharing with affected property owners. Those who own property along the streets scheduled […]
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Campbell County candidate filings indicate no primaries
The Campbell County Board of Elections released its final candidate list, and no cities will see contested races. The number of candidates for the Bellevue, Dayton, and Fort Thomas city councils and the Newport City Commission exceeded the number of seats; however, according to Campbell County Clerk Jim Luersen, there must be double plus one […]
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Fort Thomas passes Design Review Board update
Fort Thomas city council voted to accept an update to its Design Review Board ordinance at their Monday meeting following a months long effort. Council approved new and clarified language outlining board membership and duties. The changes to the Design Review Board ordinance were part of an overall in-depth review of city ordinances pertaining to […]
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Fort Thomas honors longtime business owner and city volunteer
Fort Thomas city officials honored and thanked business owner and resident Susan Stewart, who is retiring from the city’s Renaissance Board and moving to Texas. Mayor Eric Haas opened the city’s November council meeting by presenting the owner of Colonel De’s Gourmet Herbs and Spices (later Colonel De’s Kitchen and Catering) with a plaque in […]
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Fort Thomas city, school officials discuss Tower Park athletic complex
Officials from Fort Thomas Independent Schools and the city of Fort Thomas met formally on Tuesday to catch up on planned projects and collaborations. High on the list was discussion of a planned athletic complex in Tower Park. The school district is planning an extensive revamp and upgrade of the current Tower Park soccer field […]
