Two weeks from Tuesday is election day and while it may only be a primary race there are many interests for Fort Thomas residents. Typically in Kentucky the primary elections have only a fraction of the voter turnout that a general election gets so the race may not be as exciting as the general election […]
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Lets Talk Kentucky State Politics
Lets start with a quick summary of where we are at in Frankfort: A budget hasn’t been approved yet with only 2 days left in the current session (a short recess has been called until April 14th) A budget can still be passed after the end of the session but only if the Governor calls […]
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Why the YMCA Matters to Fort Thomas
Before I launch into my sales pitch for the YMCA I have to provide a short disclaimer. I spent 4 years working for the YMCA during college in Lexington and it was truly a great experience. Since I moved to Fort Thomas in 2004 I have also been a member of the Campbell County YMCA […]
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Merril Hoge Named to Board of USA Football
We all know that having two former NFL players in our small community is a huge asset to the development of our sons and today’s announcement just underscores this fact. Merril has joined Roger Goodell, the NFL commissioner, on the board of directors of USA football. USA Football conducts more than 80 football events annually […]
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If These Walls Could Talk
One of the very apparent charms of living in a community like Fort Thomas is quality and character of the housing stock. While Fort Thomas pre-dates the 1920’s most of the housing in town is from that era and includes architectural styles from the Arts and Crafts time period. In addition to Arts and Crafts […]
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Old News You May Have Missed
I picked up an old issue of Cincy magazine recently. Yes, I said Cincy Magazine and not Cincinnati Magazine although their focus is not really that different. I was picking through the pile of magazines that we receive throughout the year and found an issue on ‘Rating the Burbs’ that ranks the top 43 communities […]
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Renassaince District Making a Push Beyond Streetscape Improvements
I wanted to provide a quick update on efforts by the Renaissance Board in Fort Thomas to get some momentum for the Midway district beyond streetscape efforts that have been under construction for some months now. 2010 Renaissance goals focused on the Midway District include: filling the district with thriving businesses creating more walking customers […]
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Random Notes
Here are a few notes on some very disconnected topics: I confirmed with the Campbell County courthouse today that Mary Brown is running unopposed this year for mayor and the current incumbent council members have 1 challenger – Jeremy Cantor. Jeremy ran last time but did not run an overly effective campaign. Here is to […]
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Retailers’ Responsibility for a Vibrant Retail Scene
I have been critical in the past on this blog about those that I feel have not fully supported retail development in Fort Thomas. This has included the city, property owners, and zoning. One group that has avoided the criticism has been the business owners themselves. An event recently emphasized the business owners’ role in […]
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Update on Military Homes in Tower Park
The Enquirer tells us today that at Monday’s council meeting there was concern about the city’s ability to secure the houses from the VA – largely based on price. A few thoughts: The concern seems to be based on no new information. Council is concerned that they can not make a deal work based on […]