Jay Fossett, a former Covington City Manager and city solicitor and the current city administrator in Dayton, has filed to run for the Covington City Council race. After a ballot initiative passed last November, the city of Covington will transition from a city manager government to a city council government on Jan. 1, 2027, which […]
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Dayton sees biggest drop in property tax rate in more than a decade
For the first time since 2009, Dayton residents will see a dramatic drop in their property tax rate. The rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year will drop by 15%, City administrator Jay Fossett announced at Tuesday’s city council meeting during the first reading of the city’s 2024-25 tax ordinance. “This is a big deal, and […]
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Dayton votes to allow medical cannabis businesses in the city
Dayton city council held a special meeting Tuesday night to discuss and vote on medical cannabis operations. The vote was unanimous, and the businesses were allowed to operate within the city limits under guidelines set by the state. Medical cannabis operations, including cultivation and testing facilities and dispensaries, will be legal in Kentucky starting Jan. […]
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Covington Business Council elects new chair, board members
The Covington Business Council has elected a new chair along with other board positions. Jay Fossett, former Covington City Manager and the current Dayton City Administrator, has been elected chair of the Covington Business Council Board of Directors. Fossett is a Covington native and graduate of Holmes High School, the University of Kentucky, and Northern […]
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Dayton looks to revamp parking violation ordinance/hearing board
To better correspond with state laws and surrounding cities, Dayton held the first reading for changes to its parking enforcement hearing board at the city council meeting on Oct. 4. Dayton City Administrator Jay Fossett said the city had an ordinance for many years, but it no longer comports with the changes at the state […]
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Dayton Offers Code Enforcement Amnesty Program This Summer
Dayton, KY, city council approved a Code Enforcement Amnesty Program to allow owners of blighted properties to clean them up before a higher tax rate will be imposed in fall. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our […]
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City Council Round-Up: Reservoir Walking Paths, City Audited, Firefighters Contract Extended
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story reported that city staff and council members had spoken with the Department of Homeland Security regarding the walking paths surrounding the reservoir, when in fact the city had discussed Homeland Security restrictions with the Northern Kentucky Water District. Language has also been edited to more accurately reflect […]
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Your Next Fort Thomas City Council
The filing deadline for the city council race has come and gone and with six positions and six filers – I present to you your next City Council: Tom Lampe Eric Haas Roger Peterman Lisa Kelly and drum roll please…. Ken Bowman Jay Fossett A nice upgrade to have a business owner and a former […]