Mayor Chris Reinersman has announced that downtown Independence has been declared a National Historic District, allowing property owners and businesses to take advantage of tax credits related to historical preservation and renovation.
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Independence adds police social worker position
The Independence City Council has voted to add a police social worker position to the Independence Police Department. The position is expected to be filled by the beginning of the year.
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Meet Independence PD’s new K9 team
Independence has welcomed a new K9 team, Belgian Malinois Cairo and Officer Ben Bridges, who are currently undergoing training at Shallow Creek Kennels and are expected to be out on the street in November.
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‘Were you not listening?’ discussions over tax rates in Independence get heated
The Independence City Council voted not to increase their tax rates for the 2025 fiscal year, despite concerns about inflation and increased property values, in order to maintain the same level of services for residents.
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Independence City Council agrees to move forward on early planning for splash pad
The Independence City Council has agreed to move forward on early planning and engineering design work for a possible splash pad, which would be funded in part by a $250,000 grant. Council members hope the facility will be popular among residents.
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Independence passes budget for next year, sets aside money for possible splash pad
The Independence City Council voted to enact the budget for the next fiscal year and preliminarily set aside funds for the possibility of a splash pad at Memorial Park. Council Members Carol Franzen and Greg Steffen will give a presentation on splash pads at the council meeting in July.
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Independence considers projects for next year’s budget
Independence city staff, Mayor Chris Reinersman and two members of the City Council met this week to discuss the financial situation and possible city projects for the next fiscal year. The proposed projects operated under the assumption of the tax rate remaining the same.
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Independence City Council, residents debate controversial development
The Independence City Council held a public discussion on a controversial land development off Madison Pike, with Mayor Chris Reinersman arguing that the proposed development was the best thing for the area, while residents expressed concerns about over-development and traffic.
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Independence mayor meets with worried residents about a possible condo complex being developed
Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman met with over a dozen worried residents in the Hartland neighborhood about a condo complex possibly being developed in their backyard. “I would rather see individual homes, much rather. I think the condos are just I think they’re trying to squeeze way too many in a small space,” said Melissa Boyers. […]
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Independence resolves to support local police academy establishment
Independence joined other cities in Kenton County on Monday when its city council voted to support the establishment of a police academy in the Northern Kentucky Region. “I think you all are very well aware of the huge challenges we face in law enforcement recruiting,” said Mayor Chris Reinersman said to the council members and […]