At Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Highlands Heights residents received a recap of the successful Thanksgiving food drive led by the city staff and council. After the city issued a request for food donations in November, residents responded with remarkable generosity, providing nearly 1,000 pounds of food to the Pantry of Hope, a community outreach program headed up by First Baptist Church of […]
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Alcohol license fee increase possible in Highland Heights
Highland Heights heard an ordinance that could increase the alcohol license fee for businesses Tuesday night. According to City Administrator Michael Giffen, raising the alcohol license fee is a standard procedure that’s reviewed every five years. “Every 5 years, cities can increase their alcoholic beverage license fees by 5% to keep pace with inflation. This […]
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Highland Heights could see a potential occupational license fee raise
Highland Heights heard the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday night that would raise the occupational license fee, a tax on wages paid by anyone working within the city limits, from 1.0% to 1.5%. City Administrator Michael Giffen explained how the wage can assist with future city development. “The additional revenue will allow the city […]
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‘I don’t feel safe’: Roadway safety discussed in Highland Heights
Roadway safety in the city was a topic of discussion at Highland Heights’ June city council meeting Tuesday night. Following concerns brought by citizens, temporary speed bumps are being added on Sunset Drive, one of the busiest streets in the city, according to City Administrator Michael Giffen. Although the speed bumps aren’t permanent, the city […]
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Highland Heights recognizes public works director
Highland Heights City Council recognized Public Works Director Steve Lehman at their meeting on Tuesday. Lehman was recognized in celebration of Arbor Day, a holiday that takes place on April 25 that promotes planting and taking care of trees. Each year, Highland Heights’ tree commission dedicates the award to a community member who has shown […]
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Highland Heights swears in next city council
Highland Heights city council members that were selected during the 2024 General Elections were officially sworn in at Tuesday night’s meeting. The city council members that were officially sworn in by Judge Abigail Voelker include: The city council members will officially begin Jan. 1, 2025.
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Highland Heights receives grant for sidewalk project, greenlights pickleball courts
Highland Heights announced two updates on new city projects Tuesday night. The city received a $3 million grant for the first phase of its two-phase project for sidewalk additions from the I-471 intersection to Renshaw Road. The project will be ongoing for the next few years. “This is super exciting news, and we’re so happy […]
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Highland Heights approves 4% tax rate increase
Highland Heights will see a 4% tax rate increase for the upcoming fiscal year. The city met earlier this month to discuss whether or not they would pursue the proposed tax rate, and they passed it during Tuesday’s council meeting. City residents will see the new rate reflected in the next tax bill coming this […]
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Highland Heights considers 4% tax rate increase
Highland Heights may be looking at a 4% tax rate increase for the upcoming fiscal year. The city held a public hearing Tuesday night to discuss the possibility of a 4% real property tax increase that would raise the rate from $1.42 to $1.47 per $1000 evaluation. The city will officially decide whether or not […]
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CPA: Highland Heights’ annual city council audit looks favorable
The Highland Heights City Council reviewed their annual audit, which showed growth in the city’s assets, comparable expenses, and receivables, and Mayor Greg Meyers felt the presentation was excellent.