The possibility of delivery drones flying in and out of the Walmart Supercenter in Fort Wright proved to be a source of concern among Kenton County mayors this Saturday at the monthly meeting of the Kenton County Mayors Group. The topic was broached by Fort Wright Mayor Dave Hatter, who had been contacted by Walmart […]
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Local mayors discuss possible ban on local short-term rental rules
What you need to know Several Kenton County mayors are expressing concern about the resurgence of possible legislation in Frankfort that would ban local governments from instituting regulations on short-term rentals, such as licensing requirements and caps on the number of rentals that can be established in certain areas. “We want to oppose that,” Taylor […]
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Kenton County Fire Chiefs ask mayors to help fund training center
What you need to know The Kenton County Fire Chiefs’ Association is asking cities in Kenton County to help fund a joint fire training facility for the area’s fire departments and districts. The center is already partially funded, and the association brought their ask to the meeting of the Kenton County Mayors Group on Saturday […]
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Kenton County mayors get updates on possible changes to police retirement benefits
Kenton County mayors heard news about possible changes to state-mandated healthcare benefits for retired police officers, which could include a stipend to help them pay for healthcare. Other topics included potential changes to training requirements and the opening of a new state police academy.
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Kenton County leaders praise election operations, discuss cell phone concerns
Kenton County leaders praised the efficiency of the recent election, with many noting the efficiency of early voting and the efficiency of the polling places, while discussing the issue of elected officials’ personal cell phone use for city business.
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Kenton County leaders react to increased construction costs, construction times
Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette discussed a sidewalk extension project in her city, which has been subject to rising construction costs, legal requirements, and other ancillary expenses, leading to the city relinquishing the grant and replanning the project with a smaller scope.
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State road construction causes concern among Kenton County mayors
Mayors of Kenton County expressed concern about the impact of road construction on property values, with some arguing that it discourages commercial development and affects local life.
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Kenton County mayors continue discussions on housing and police recruiting
The Kenton County Mayors Group met and discussed affordable housing and police recruiting at their meeting on Saturday. A state legislature interim committee is looking into the former, and the latter is being affected by new police training requirements and competition for contract positions.
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Local leaders highlight cybersecurity challenges in Kentucky
Local leaders in Kenton County are concerned about the lack of cybersecurity infrastructure and are considering ways to build out strategies and plans to address the issue, with some considering replicating Ohio’s Cybersecurity Collaboration Committee.
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Sen. Chris McDaniel talks cybersecurity, income tax, state’s future with Kenton County mayors
Kentucky Sen. Chris McDaniel (R-Ryland Heights), whose district includes much of Kenton County and who chairs the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee, spoke to the Kenton County Mayors Group in Lakeside Park on Saturday, where he discussed not only the results of the most recent legislative session but also the issues he wanted to focus […]