Jeff Bethell is stepping down as Fort Mitchell’s representative to the Kenton County Planning Commission, a commission that is part of the Planning and Development Services of Kenton County. Current Mayor Jude Hehman initially appointed Bethell, who has served 10 years as a representative to Planning Commission. The city recognized his work at its Nov. […]
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Fort Mitchell to sponsor SRO at Blessed Sacrament School
The City of Fort Mitchell is sponsoring a full-time School Resource Officer at Blessed Sacrament School. City council and mayor have said before that while Blessed Sacrament School is private, they feel responsible for student safety. At their Oct.13 meeting, the city council decided that employing an SRO is part of that responsibility. Blessed Sacrament […]
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Fort Mitchell mayor will not seek reelection
Fort Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman is not seeking reelection in 2026. Hehman will instead run for the position of Kenton County Sheriff. LINK asked Hehman why he made the decision to change his political course. “Being sheriff is a lot like running a business,” Hehman said. “They collect and distribute taxes. While I have not […]
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‘No Knock’ list launched in Fort Mitchell to deter solicitors
Fort Mitchell is revamping their process regulating door-to-door solicitors. Residents can contact the city to be placed on the “No Knock” list, which registered solicitors within the city are expected to respect. “We’re not targeting the kid down the street who wants to cut your grass,” Fort Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman said. “We’re worried about […]
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Don’t park within two feet of someone’s driveway in Fort Mitchell
Fort Mitchell City Council amended its code of ordinances to prohibit parking within two feet of a public or private driveway after police and city officials noticed an increasing problem with driveways being blocked. “We changed up the ordinance to allow the police to issue citations for this offense,” Mayor Jude Hehman said. “If someone […]
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Fort Mitchell purchases land near General Ormsby Mitchell Park
The city of Fort Mitchell is set to buy a plot of land adjacent to General Ormsby Mitchell Park, which it hopes to use to expand the city’s greenspace. The city purchased the plot of land at 251 Grandview Drive from Richard and Marilyn Oehler, who recently approached Fort Mitchell city administration with an offer […]
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Get ready for 50th annual Fort Mitchell Independence Day Parade
Fort Mitchell calls America the land of opportunity in its parade theme this Independence Day. “The American promise is not just opportunity, but the ability to build something that lasts, and then give back to the community that made it possible,” Mayor Jude Hehman said. City officials said they hope to express gratitude to the […]
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Fort Mitchell discusses proposed budget: ‘It’s tight’
Despite tightening revenues, Fort Mitchell’s proposed budget avoids tax hikes while boosting public safety staffing and traffic calming efforts. On May 19, council members and department heads discussed the budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, after the group worked in breakout groups to discuss the city’s needs during a previous budget planning […]
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Fort Mitchell proposes banning semi-truck through traffic on city streets
Fort Mitchell City Council is considering prohibiting through traffic from semi-trucks on all city streets. At the May 5 council meeting, the council heard the first reading of an ordinance change that would still allow semi-trucks to complete commercial and residential deliveries within the city. However, the vehicles would no longer be able to cut […]
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Fort Mitchell opposes centralized payroll tax collection
Fort Mitchell ratified a resolution opposing state legislation “mandating centralized collection of local occupational fees/taxes.” Some Kentucky state legislators, including Senator Christian McDaniel, have sympathy for business owners who have to file occupational taxes in multiple jurisdictions. No legislation has been proposed yet, but several Kentucky cities and counties have made their stance clear. In Kentucky, […]