The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office has issued an opinion stating the City of Union “violated the Open Records Act,” which guarantees public access to government records (with some exceptions), in spite of the city’s insistence to the contrary. Specifically, the AG’s office contends the city failed to 1) respond to a request within five business […]
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Union moves forward with ‘pocket parks’ to add green space
The City of Union is moving ahead with its “pocket parks” initiative, aiming to provide residents with more outdoor recreation options. Pocket parks are small, hidden public spaces that offer additional green space and recreational opportunities in urban and suburban areas. At a commission meeting on Tuesday, Union Mayor Larry Solomon updated the legislative body […]
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Union expands citywide economic development committee amid growth
The City of Union has added two people to its Economic Development Committee as the city juggles several prominent development projects. On Monday, the Union City Commission observed the second reading of an ordinance to expand its Economic Development Committee to five members. The committee advises the city on economic development issues and projects. A […]
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Prior commissioners snubbed in Union commissioner appointments
Union has begun the process of appointing city commissioners to the newly voided seats on the City Commission, and two former Union City Commissioners, Brian Garner and Eric Dulaney, are not among the appointees, in spite of their previous election victories before the court nullified the commission seats on Friday. The appointments took place at […]
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Court ousts all Union commissioners amid election troubles
Boone County Circuit Court Judge Richard Brueggemann has ousted all members of the Union City Commission, not including the mayor, in a judgement that follows an election challenge from former City Commissioner Doug Bine. Replacement candidates will now need to be appointed, a process that the mayor will begin now that the judgement has been […]
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Union City Commission discusses new town center costs, development could start as early as 2025
The Union City Commission discussed financing for the development of the new town center Monday. Union bought 22 acres of land in 2022 with the goal of building a new city building, along with a park and some retail space. The cost of the development has been estimated to be $12.4 million. The board of commissioners went […]
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Commissioners debate whether businesses for new Union development are ‘high end’ enough
Union commissioners are concerned that the businesses that are slated to open at the new Union Promenade development are not high end enough, but Mayor Larry Solomon hopes that the establishment of well-known brands will encourage other businesses to be drawn to the growing commercial district.
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Union begins search for engineering services provider
The City of Union is proceeding with efforts to choose a new engineering services provider. The action comes on the heels of the city commission voting to terminate city engineer Barry Burke’s contract on Sept. 6. “We’ve got a lot of things going on in public works, especially October,” Commissioner Brian Garner said during Monday’s […]
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Union moves forward with Brilliance Avenue extension for Grammas Center
A municipal order that was approved on Monday by the Union City Commission will allow for the extension of Brilliance Avenue, making way for the Grammas Center.Â
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Union breaks ground on 61-acre commercial, residential development
UNION, Ky. – The City of Union celebrated the groundbreaking of the Union Promenade on Friday, marking the official start of the 61-acre commercial and residential development that will now also include Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Union Mayor Larry Solomon tossed a shovelful of ceremonial dirt alongside elected officials and investors while excavators moved mounds of […]