Fort Wright joined several other NKY cities last week opposing a bill that would move regulation of short-term rentals to the state level. Cities across Northern Kentucky have been enacting local regulations over the last few years, and Fort Wright isn’t the first city to express opposition Senate Bill 112. In Fort Wright, city council […]
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Fort Mitchell joins statewide mutual aid agreement
Fort Mitchell City Council voted to join the proposed statewide mutual aid agreement at their Sept. 15 meeting, along with Fort Wright, Park Hills, Edgewood and Independence. “This is a standard agreement,” City Administrator Edwin King said to council. “This is something we’ve already done and you’ve already seen. It just needs to be formalized.” […]
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Fort Wright joins statewide mutual disaster aid agreement
Fort Wright voted to join the statewide mutual disaster aid agreement recommended by the Kentucky League of Cities. Under this agreement, municipalities across Kentucky can come to each other’s aid during disasters, such as this year’s floods and tornadoes. “It’s kind of a no-brainer in my mind,” Fort Wright Mayor Dave Hatter said. It was […]
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What does the next 10 years look like for Southgate?
Southgate officials heard details of a proposed strategic plan for the city developed with the help of the Kentucky League of Cities, known as KLC, at their July 2 council meeting. John Buchanan, community and economic advisor for KLC, presented an initial draft of the KLC Vision 25-30-35 for Southgate. Buchanan and Tad Long, community […]
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Multiple NKY cities, departments awarded liability grants
Multiple cities and departments in Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties have been awarded liability grants from the Kentucky League of Cities, known as KLC. “At KLC, we are dedicated to serving our members,” said KLC Executive Director and CEO J.D. Chaney in a press release. “We are grateful to be able to help our members […]
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Dayton passes resolution opposing centralized payroll tax collection
Dayton City Council joined other Northern Kentucky municipalities opposing a bill that would centralize the collection and distribution of occupational business taxes and fees. On Tuesday, the council voted unanimously to pass a resolution against House Bill 253, which, if approved, would change the way local governments collecting the taxes. Taxes would be sent to […]
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Cities, counties share 2025 priorities with lawmakers
Tax revenue, road maintenance and county jail funding were among the main topics the Kentucky League of Cities and the Kentucky Association of Counties discussed with lawmakers, including Ryland Heights’ Chris McDaniel, on Tuesday. Both groups presented their 2025 legislative priorities to the Interim Joint Committee on Local Government. KLC Executive Director and CEO J.D. […]
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Fort Wright maintains ethical standards with recertification training
Fort Wright has been a Kentucky League of Cities City of Ethics since 2017. They are one of 34 cities in Kentucky that “have adopted principles and procedures that offer guidance on ethical issues.” Specifically, the principles and procedures are in accordance with a model provided by the Kentucky League of Cities. At the Oct. […]
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Alexandria and Crescent Springs receive safety grants
Alexandria and Crescent Springs were awarded safety grants from the Kentucky League of Cities, a regional nonprofit insurance provider that advocates for the financial interests of Kentucky cities. Specifically, Alexandria received $1,752, while Crescent Springs received $600. The grant money will help the cities provide services and programs that reduce liability and create safer communities. […]
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Newport officials attend Kentucky League of Cities Summer Summit
Newport city officials received praise from city officials throughout the state during the recent KLC Summer Summit for their successful initiatives in code enforcement, business collaboration and alcohol beverage control.