Independence City Council is considering legislation to ban tractor trailer traffic and other large vehicles on Stephens Road, with exemptions for emergency vehicles, school buses, and garbage trucks, and a fine of $500 for first offenders and $750 for repeat offenders.
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Union Town Square phases, Kenton County School renovations and more
The Kenton County Board of Education will discuss building renovation plans at RC Hinsdale Elementary, while Union will discuss Union Town Square phasing options, and Covington will consider a licensing structure for medical cannabis businesses.
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Five incumbents, one challenger join the Independence City Council
The Independence City Council has elected six new members, including Christopher Vogelpohl, Carol Franzen, Tom Brinker, Greg Waite, Greg Steffen, and Matthew Fehler, to serve two-year terms.
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Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
Independence City Council has voted to add a police social worker position to the Independence Police Department, Newport is considering implementing composting services, Union City Commission has recognized Union 42 Bourbon & Brew for its new members, and Dayton City Council has approved a 15% lower property tax rate for the next fiscal year.
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Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
NKY government recaps include Boone County’s consideration of a text amendment to regulate solar panel installations, Southgate City Council’s proposal to allow golf carts on the streets and Covington’s approval of a mortgage for North by Hotel Covington.
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‘Were you not listening?’ discussions over tax rates in Independence get heated
The Independence City Council voted not to increase their tax rates for the 2025 fiscal year, despite concerns about inflation and increased property values, in order to maintain the same level of services for residents.
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Could social worker help prevent ‘repeat calls’ in Independence?
Independence is considering adding a full-time police social worker to the force to handle calls involving domestic issues, drugs, and other issues that would be better handled with a service intervention.
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Plans for proposed Independence condo complex move forward
The Independence City Council approved a final development plan for a condo complex on Madison Pike, which will feature 110 units, 257 parking spaces, and a density of 13.43 units per net acre, despite past opposition from residents.
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Independence City Council takes steps to ease fencing regulations
The Independence City Council has voted to begin amending regulations on fences, allowing fences in yards over 3 acres in size along collector and arterial roads in certain city zones, with a maximum height of five feet and made of ornamental materials.
