Grab the cowboy boots and head to Bobby Mackey’s on Saturday, May 16. This fundraising event will benefit the Northern Kentucky Music Legends. Barney and the Howlers will play at Bobby Mackey’s from 8-9:30. Admission is $10. There will also be a silent auction and raffles. Bobby Mackey and the Big Mac Band will go […]
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Public Hearing for Special Street Tax on Residents
The scene last night at the public hearing for the “Special Street Repair Tax Assessment.” FTM file. Each year a public hearing is set for residents to give feedback to Fort Thomas City Officials on their special assessment tax on residents for street repair. Back in February, the Public Works Committee adopted the repair plan […]
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Fort Thomas Officials Attempt More Transparency With City Emails
Councilman, Ken Bowman. FTM file. Fort Thomas elected officials are trying to be more transparent by using city-assigned emails for city business instead of their personal email accounts. The city accounts were created last year. “You may recall that I was the council member that pushed for the establishment of individual city email accounts to be listed […]
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What Can the City Do for the VA Homes?
After striking out on another round of bidding on the VA homes, what can the city do to get this moving?/FTM file It’s been almost a decade since the city began the laborious process of gaining the necessary approval from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to acquire the historic military homes located on Alexander Circle […]
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City Council Roundup 1-5-15
Mayor Eric Haas. FTM file. The first meeting of the new year brought in a new mayor for the first time since 1999 and three new members of City Council. New Mayor, Eric Haas, presided over his first meeting of council and Adam Meier, John Muller and Jeff Bezold all got new chairs at the […]
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UPDATE: Reservoir Walking Paths Remain Water District’s Decision
Editor’s note: FTM first broke this story on Wednesday, as part of our bi-weekly City Council Round-Up series. Upon publication, we consulted City Administrator Don Martin, who added clarification to a few of the points. This re-post is intended to bring those clarifications into focus for our readers. In the final minutes of Monday night’s […]
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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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Bowman’s Framing: Framing Your Next Big Gift or Home Design Project
I recently met with Ken Bowman from Bowman’s Framing to discuss the custom design services he offers. In addition to the wide array of framing projects, it was so nice to learn that Ken provides in-home consultations. He will visit your space and help you identify the correct scale and style for artwork and even […]
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Get to Know Your City Council: Q&A with Councilman Ken Bowman
Fort Thomas City Councilman Ken Bowman (image via City of Fort Thomas) by PAT LaFLEUR Reporter, Fort Thomas Matters This year, all six Fort Thomas City Council members, along with Mayor Mary Brown, face re-election. As part of FTM’s efforts to keep you, the Fort Thomas electorate, informed and prepare you for the upcoming election […]
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City Council Round-Up: Gun Control, Bow Hunting Debates Swell, New Midway Business Plan Announced
City Council members found themselves split at Monday’s City Council meeting over several major issues currently facing Fort Thomas, including bow hunting, gun control, and a new Midway business development proposal: