Fort Wright discussed a potential contract with Flock Safety at their Feb. 18 caucus meeting. Council members Jason Collins and Bernie Wessels requested City Administrator Jill Cain Bailey pull information about the company and a potential agreement. Mayor Dave Hatter let his opposition be known at the start of the discussion. “I’m a no,” Hatter […]
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Fort Wright may be getting a new park with creek access
Council member Margie Witt has an idea for establishing a park on Fort Wright public land surrounding a stretch of Banklick Creek, and at the July 16 council meeting, Witt was able to explain her vision. The land Witt referred to is located behind the TANK parking lot in Fort Wright. It includes around .67 […]
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Fort Wright Civic Club building to be demolished
Due to safety concerns, Fort Wright City Council voted to demolish the city’s vacant civic club. The vote declared an emergency to expedite demolition. The city acquired the Fort Wright Civic Club property at 15 Kennedy Road in September 2023, and the building has not operated as a Civic Club since then. Kenton County had […]
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Fort Wright Community Clean Up Day 2025: Volunteers needed
Fort Wright will hold its 13th Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants will receive a free T-shirt and a boxed lunch. Anyone interested should contact Jeff Bethell, Fort Wright Public Works Director, to RSVP. Community Improvement Committee organizes this event. Council member Margie Witt, head of the Community Improvement […]
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Fort Wright leaders travel to learn about roundabouts
Members of Fort Wright City Council traveled to Carmel, Indiana this month to learn more about roundabouts and traffic circles. The Brent Spence Corridor Project may be bringing roundabouts to Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell. In response, Fort Wright council members have a lot of questions. Mayor Dave Hatter wanted to remind citizens that the […]
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Fort Wright City Council
Fort Wright City Council (7 candidates, vote for 6) Click on the candidate’s names to learn more about them: Dave Abeln Councilman Dave Abeln has served on Fort Wright city council since 2012. He has been a Fort Wright resident for 53 years. Abeln declined LINK’s request for an interview. Jason Collins Councilman Jason Collins […]
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Fort Wright’s civic club building: A new community center?
The city of Fort Wright acquired the Fort Wright Civic Club building and property in March of 2024. Now, they’re tasked with finding a refreshed purpose for the property. While it has been primarily used as a polling place for the last several years, the city believes the site could be something more. City Administrator […]
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Fort Wright city council discusses ways to address panhandling
Fort Wright City Council members discussed what they said was an increase in panhandling at their special meeting on Wednesday evening. “Panhandling has increased a lot in the last six months to a year,” Mayor Dave Hatter said at the meeting. “I see it all over the place, but it seems like it has really […]
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‘Always willing to get involved’: Fort Wright honors late council member
Longtime Fort Wright resident and civil servant Thomas Henry Jacober died June 18, and the city recognized his dedication by proclaiming Aug. 2, 2023 to be Thomas Henry Jacober Day at a recent city council meeting. Jacober worked at Procter & Gamble before he was drafted into the army in 1954. While in the field, […]
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Local municipalities share input on Brent Spence Bridge corridor designs
The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor will be making big aesthetic changes to the region over the next few years, including the I-71/75 overpasses in Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell. At Fort Wright’s June 7 city council meeting, City Administrator Jill Cain Bailey presented the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) designs for the Kyles Lane overpass. “KYTC […]