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 to raise salaries for 2027 mayor and council
Fort Wright passed an ordinance that would raise the salaries of the next mayor and city council members at their June 4 meeting. Council member Jason Collins asked council to consider raising the salary a few months ago. While the change won’t take effect until 2027, when the next elected mayor and council take office, […]
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Fort Wright budget doesn’t raise taxes
Fort Wright City Council heard the first reading of an annual budget that requires no raise in taxes. Council members promise that services will remain “superior” and that taxpayer funds will be used appropriately. “Basically, we’re keeping the same level of service and infrastructure,” Fort Wright Mayor Dave Hatter said. “All the stuff that makes […]
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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 considers raising mayor’s salary
Fort Wright City Council is considering raising the base compensation for local elected officials, which hasn’t changed since 1998. The fiscal year 2024-2025 budget includes the mayor’s annual salary of $7,472.96. City council members make $2,989.19 annually. With the standard 2.9% cost-of-living raise, the mayor will make $7,689.68 annually, and council members will make $3,075.88. […]
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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 remains in good financial position, audit finds
Fort Wright’s 2023-2024 financial audit shows the city is in a sound financial position, according to city officials. John Chamberlain from Chamberlain Owens & Co. Inc. presented the city council with the audit report at the March 5 meeting. Chamberlain found no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal control and no “instances of non-compliance with laws[.]” […]
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Heavy police presence on Amsterdam Road aims to curb unsafe driving
Fort Wright residents can look forward to a “heavy” police presence on Amsterdam Road, specifically around its intersections at Morris and Redwood. A Jan. 22 press release cites the “rising number of traffic violations routinely occurring in this area,” as the reason behind the increased patrols. “Unfortunately, we continue to receive legitimate complaints from residents […]
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Fort Wright honors late councilman with proclamation
Jeff Wolnitzek, former Fort Wright council member and involved community member, passed away on Jan. 3. The city honored his life and work with a proclamation at the January city council meeting. Wolnitzek served on city council, as a representative on the Fort Wright Board of Adjustments, and as assistant fire chief with Fort Wright’s […]
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Fort Wright reappoints Bernie Wessels to planning, development council
Fort Wright City Council reappointed council member Bernie Wessels to the Kenton County Planning and Development Services Council. Council member Jason C. Collins was appointed to serve as an alternate. Wessels has served as Fort Wright’s representative to the Planning and Development Services Council for around 10 years. As a member of the council, Weber […]