The Covington Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on how to spend federal grant money, which led to a broader discussion about affordable housing in Kenton County. Mayor Joe Meyer argued that Covington already played an outsized role in providing affordable housing and that housing advocates should expand their efforts into other cities and counties.
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Covington City Commission to consider separation of parking authority budget
Covington will consider a municipal order to separate the budget of the Covington Parking Authority from the rest of the city’s budget at the meeting next Tuesday, June 11, in the hopes of allowing authority to operate more independently.
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Process for short-term rental license in Covington to soon be faster, cheaper
Covington’s Board of Commissioners agreed to move ahead with regulations surrounding short-term rental properties at Tuesday’s caucus meeting. Commissioners had previously passed an amendment to an ordinance allowing for the number of rental properties in a certain area to be officially established, as well as to make the licensing process easier and faster. Tuesday’s meeting […]
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How did Covington reduce its poverty rate?
Covington saw a 14.3% drop in its poverty rate between 2017 and 2023, according to the city’s economic impact report. How did it happen? “This has been a multifaceted approach,” said Covington Mayor Joe Meyer. “Number one is our economic development initiatives.” The city has been working to bring the poverty level down for several […]
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Covington prepares for next year’s budget
The Covington Board of Commissioners and city staff met to discuss the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, where they discussed the city’s overall financial health, spending goals for next year and ways to control expenses.
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Covington to begin conversations on emergency shelter audit
The Covington City Board of Commissioners is considering a management audit of the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky to improve its management techniques and reduce its reliance on public services.
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Covington reforms public comment regulations in split vote
The Covington City Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to adopt an ordinance establishing rules of conduct for public commenters and a municipal order granting the chair of the meeting certain powers to enforce them.
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Covington commissioners discuss, offer amendments to proposed reforms to public comments
The Covington Board of Commissioners discussed amendments to proposed reforms to the city’s regulations on public comments in commission meetings, which aim to establish a clear code of conduct for speakers at commission meetings.
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Covington Commission to consider reforming public comment procedures
The Covington City Commission will consider reforms to the public comment procedures at its legislative meetings at their caucus meeting on April 16.
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What a debate over a ceasefire in Gaza says about local politics
A months-long attempt by Muhammad Ahmad and his supporters to get the Covington City Commission to support a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip was met with resistance from local elected leaders. What does the episode say about local government, political procedure and freedom of speech?