Covington Mayor Ron Washington and the city have spoken out against state-level control of short-term rentals. Specifically, the city is criticizing Kentucky Senate Bill 110, which would prohibit local governments from mandating conditional use permits or density-based restrictions on short-term rental properties, which are private properties that owners rent out to people for short stays. […]
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Mayor talks affordable housing plan with Covington businesses
Businesses in Latonia got an early peek of Mayor Ron Washington’s and the city’s plan to tackle affordable housing in Covington this week. Although the issue of housing has been a recurring topic over the past couple of years, this was the first time since Washington took office that concrete interventions direct from the city […]
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From Covington Haus to CovHaus: Honoring Mick Noll’s enduring legacy
The late Mick Noll was a man who wore many hats: father, husband, restaurateur, bar owner, festival organizer, artist, Peace Corps member, churchgoer and, importantly, a Covingtonian. The impact of Noll’s aspirations is still felt across the city today. He helped start several of Covington’s cherished cultural institutions, such as Mainstrasse Village and Oktoberfest, which […]
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Covington mayor asks federal government not to cut housing funding
Covington Mayor Ron Washington is advocating against cuts at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, known more commonly as HUD. “I want to talk about these cuts not as a partisan issue – the politics of this is almost irrelevant – but about the reality of the damage this will do to us,” […]
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Local mayors discuss inclusive practices amidst national backlash
As Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, commonly known as DEI, initiatives come under fire in the United States, local leaders are emphasizing the importance of its core principles. Since taking office on Jan. 20, President Donald Trump and his administration have taken executive action to target DEI initiatives. During his first day in office, Trump signed […]
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New Covington mayor, business leaders talk hopes for city’s future
Newly-elected Covington Mayor Ron Washington discussed his vision for the city with local business leaders, elected officials and other regional figures at a special luncheon on Thursday. Put on by the Covington Business Council and hosted at the Embassy Suites on Rivercenter Boulevard, the luncheon provided an opportunity for Washington to discuss his background as […]
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How to get involved with local government
This story is part of our latest super issue about civic engagement and why it’s important to be part of your community. Click here for our full guide to getting involved. There isn’t an election this year in Northern Kentucky, so you can’t vote or run for office until the next election cycle. But that […]
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Meyer’s final commission meeting begins with accolades, ends with arrests
Former city commission candidate Morgan Davenport and Zayd Samir Chandiwala were arrested outside of Covington City Hall during a meeting honoring Mayor Joe Meyer’s time in office, which was marked by contrasts between supporters and detractors of Meyer’s policies.
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Northern Kentucky NAACP to honor community leaders at Freedom Fund Gala
The Northern Kentucky Branch, NAACP is hosting its annual Freedom Fund Gala this weekend, featuring keynote speaker Christopher Johnson, and will be presenting scholarships to students and awards to individuals who have made a positive impact in Northern Kentucky communities.
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Covington City Commission: Smith and Downing re-elected, two new commissioners join
In the Covington Board of Commissioners election, incumbents Shannon Smith and Tim Downing were re-elected, while Tim Acri and James Toebbe were elected to the remaining two seats, and Ron Washington was elected mayor.
