Highland Heights heard the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday night that would raise the occupational license fee, a tax on wages paid by anyone working within the city limits, from 1.0% to 1.5%. City Administrator Michael Giffen explained how the wage can assist with future city development. “The additional revenue will allow the city […]
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Highland Heights approves 4% tax rate increase
Highland Heights will see a 4% tax rate increase for the upcoming fiscal year. The city met earlier this month to discuss whether or not they would pursue the proposed tax rate, and they passed it during Tuesday’s council meeting. City residents will see the new rate reflected in the next tax bill coming this […]
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Highland Heights considers 4% tax rate increase
Highland Heights may be looking at a 4% tax rate increase for the upcoming fiscal year. The city held a public hearing Tuesday night to discuss the possibility of a 4% real property tax increase that would raise the rate from $1.42 to $1.47 per $1000 evaluation. The city will officially decide whether or not […]
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CPA: Highland Heights’ annual city council audit looks favorable
The Highland Heights City Council reviewed their annual audit, which showed growth in the city’s assets, comparable expenses, and receivables, and Mayor Greg Meyers felt the presentation was excellent.
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Highland Heights may add new nature trail
In the coming months, Highland Heights citizens could potentially see a new nature trail for bikes and walking. The trail would be located right outside the city building and go behind one of Northern Kentucky University’s residence halls, Callahan Hall. The idea scratches the surface of a green space project that will be discussed at […]
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Highland Heights to add new smoothie franchise, Better Blend
Highland Heights City Council introduced a new quick-service, high-protein smoothie bar, Better Blend, at Tuesday night’s meeting. Better Blend, a smoothie franchise, will be taking over the former St. Elizabeth Express Care located at 2891 Alexandria Way, which sits right off 1-471. The business hopes to bring better access to health-conscious foods in Highland Heights. […]
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Highland Heights approves design phase of Sunset Drive reconstruction project
Highland Heights City Council gave the go-ahead to begin the design phase of a new road reconstruction project using a grant awarded to the city. The project would realign the intersection of Sunset Drive and US-27 using funds from the $1.3 million Surface Transportation Program for Northern Kentucky awarded to the city three years ago. […]