What you need to know The Ludlow City Council voted Thursday to install Meagan Guthrie to the open seat on the council that appeared after former Council Member Sarah Thompson was appointed to the mayor’s seat earlier this month. When a council seat opens up in the middle of a term, the remaining city council […]
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Ludlow seeks applicants for open city council seat
Ludlow is seeking to fill an vacant city council seat that opened up following the recent installation of Sarah Thompson as the city’s new mayor. When a council seat opens up in the middle of a term, the remaining city council members must appoint someone to fill the seat within 30 days of the vacancy. […]
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Ludlow council woman who licked city admin will remain in office
Ludlow Councilmember Abby Miller, who licked the hand of Ludlow City Administrator Scott Smith during a job interview in October, will retain her seat on the city council after another Councilmember, David Ziegler, cast the only vote to keep her on council at a hearing on Monday. The hearing, which was originally scheduled for two […]
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Ludlow City Council finalizes zoning for medical cannabis
The Ludlow City Council has finalized zoning for medical cannabis, allowing for the establishment of cultivation, processing, producing and safety compliance facilities in the city’s industrial park and industrial-one zones, and dispensaries in the neighborhood commercial, special function commercial and waterfront development zones.
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Ludlow to decide whether former police chief should be administrator
Former Ludlow Police Chief and City Administrator Scott Smith is set to be voted on by the city council to become the permanent city administrator, despite some council members’ objections.
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Ludlow City Council candidates discuss issues, goals at open forum
Eight candidates running for six open spots on the Ludlow City Council discussed their backgrounds and goals if elected, with a focus on economic development, community engagement, and keeping tax rates down.
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Ludlow council updated on Cityview Station; residents express concerns
Developers and residents clashed over concerns about flooding and water damage Thursday night during an update on progress at Cityview Station at the Ludlow City Council caucus meeting. The Cityview Station development is set to create hundreds of new residential properties on 64 acres of land in Ludlow, resulting in estimated growth of a […]
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Ludlow adopts pay plan to allow full-time fire chief hire
Ludlow City Council voted to adopt an amended comprehensive pay plan, which includes a pay range increase for the city’s police captain, police sergeant, police lieutenant, public works director and public works laborer, allowing the city to hire a full-time fire chief.
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Meet the candidates for Ludlow City Council
“I really appreciate the passion that both David and the Ari have for Ludlow,” said Ludlow Mayor Chris Wright. “David is a lifelong resident. Ari is the vice president of the Historic Society, and when I reflect on both of them, I really feel like I’m reflecting on two people that care deeply about our […]
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Ludlow swears in new interim councilmember
Araminta Knight, former candidate for Ludlow City Council, was sworn in this month as interim councilmember in replacement of Brie Banks, who recently moved. The council appointed Knight, and she will serve the remainder of 2023. A Louisville native, Knight moved to Covington after graduating college with a degree in political science. She’s worked as […]