New flyers from the Ku Klux Klan have been found around Covington following a proclamation from Mayor Joe Meyer that “The KKK is simply not welcome” in the city. Meyer made that statement at a Sept. 10 Covington City Commission meeting. On Sept. 14, LINK was provided an image of a flyer that has been […]
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‘The KKK is simply not welcome in Covington’
Covington Mayor Joe Meyer has assured residents that the KKK is not welcome in the city, and the city is considering ways to detect and respond more quickly to incidents of hate speech.
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Covington residents respond to KKK flyers: ‘This is our town’
Residents of Covington’s Eastside neighborhood were shocked to find Klan flyers on their cars, prompting a meeting with police and community leaders to discuss ways to inform the community and build support.
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Residents of Mainstrasse elect new leadership amidst contentious elections
Last week saw officer elections for at least two of Covington’s neighborhood associations: Eastside +, which represents the Eastside neighborhood, and the Residents of Mainstrasse, which represents Mainstrasse. Mainstrasse’s election was contentious and saw a high turnout. People crowded into the Sparen Realty building on Greer Street to cast their votes. Groups within the Residents […]