This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County’s planning commission will review a proposed zoning change for a mix of two-family and multi-family housing in Independence. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY […]
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Fort Mitchell to appoint new council member, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Mitchell plans to appoint a new city council member. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Boone County orders demolition of Point Pleasant home deemed […]
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Independence defers to police to address parking concerns
What you need to know Independence Police Chief Brian Ferayroni and his department will furnish initial recommendations on amending the city’s parking regulations, especially as it relates to consistency and definitions within the city’s laws. The move came as a response to a resident, Dan Burgey, bringing his concerns about enforcement to the city late […]
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Independence moves to raise fees for door-to-door salespeople
UPDATE: The City Council voted to enshrine the ordinance on Feb. 2, 2026.–LINK nky editorial. Independence has officially begun the process of changing its fee and application structure for door-to-door businesses operating in the city. The move follows discussions that occurred in November after City Administrator Chris Moriconi and City Clerk Gina Rawe brought the […]
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Union to vote on zone change for expanded subdivision; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, the Union City Commission will vote on a zone change that would allow single-family development across 135 acres near the Westbrook Estates subdivision. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What you missed […]
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Carol Franzen announces run for Independence mayor
Carol Franzen, who currently serves as an Independence city council member, announced Thursday she would run for the city’s mayoral seat in 2026. Franzen has served on the council since 2002. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to represent the diverse voices of Independence on city council,” Franzen wrote in a statement. “I […]
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Independence accessory dwelling unit regulations finalized
The Independence City Council issued final approval of restrictions on accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, in the city Monday night with a 5-1 vote. Council Member Carol Franzen was the only member to cast a no vote, she said, because she was “against these things altogether.” ADUs are small housing structures, such as guesthouses, built […]
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Independence mulls increasing fees for door-to-door salespeople
Independence is considering increasing licensing fees for door-to-door solicitors. City Administrator Chris Moriconi and City Clerk Gina Rawe brought the issue before the City Council this week, arguing their current fee structure is structured in such a way that it costs the city money as the licensing process requires background checks and other paperwork that’s […]
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Independence to consider enforcement methods for nuisance parking
What you need to know Following the testimony of an Independence resident Monday night, Independence City Council agreed to work with police to consider enforcement of parking issues throughout the city. The resident, Dan Burgey, is a volunteer with the Independence Citizens’ Police Academy alumni association and a member of the homeowners association maintenance committee […]
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Independence financial audit comes back clean
The city of Independence’s annual financial audit has come back clean. John Chamberlin, an accountant from Chamberlin Owen, the firm that performed the audit, presented the audit’s results to the Independence City Council on Monday. His audit findings came back with an “unmodified” opinion of the city’s financials, meaning they didn’t find any problems. “We […]
