Ludlow city council discussed the need for a potential ordinance after members described issues they have personally observed with e‑bikes and e‑scooters at last week’s meeting. Mayor Sarah Thompson said she wanted to bring up concerns, and that city attorneys Michelle Eviston and Zach Smith are currently working on this. Thompson said that it is […]
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Ludlow approves moratorium on data centers, other IT infrastructure projects
Ludlow City Council approved an ordinance last week that imposes a one-year moratorium on accepting applications for IT-related infrastructure facilities such as data centers. Data centers are large facilities that store, process and manage information. Cities often promote them as economic drivers, and the sector has expanded rapidly nationwide as demand from artificial intelligence accelerates. […]
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Ludlow proposes yearlong moratorium on data centers, other IT infrastructure
Ludlow City Council is looking to put a temporary moratorium on any applications related to data centers and similar infrastructure in order to take a proactive approach to an issue that is being talked about nationally. Mayor Sarah Thompson said she began considering the issue last year while still serving on council, noting a rise […]
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Ludlow residents weigh in as leaders delay budget vote: ‘Please spend the money’
Amid escalating tensions between Ludlow leaders with differing visions for the city budget, council declined to vote on either of two proposals at Monday night’s special meeting. Mayor Sarah Thompson and Council Member Meagan Guthrie presented sharply different visions for how the city should use its financial reserves in the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. The […]
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Ludlow grapples over budget, adds amendment for Monday night reading
What you need to know After several contentious discussions regarding Ludlow’s budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, the Ludlow City Council will cast a final vote on its new budget Monday night. Over the course of multiple meetings, the city council and mayor have discussed at length how to best spend the city’s […]
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Ludlow deadlocked over city administrator appointment
What you need to know Ludlow is deadlocked over a proposed appointment of Chris Courtney, who currently serves as the associate director of local government services for the Northern Kentucky Area Development District, to the position of city administrator. Ludlow Mayor Sarah Thompson, who was appointed as mayor last fall after the previous Mayor Chris […]
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Sarah Thompson files to run for Ludlow mayor
Sarah Thompson, who was appointed to fill Ludlow’s mayoral seat in September, filed for candidacy as the city’s mayor on Dec. 19. Thompson formerly served as a city council member, first elected in 2024, prior to her appointment, which occurred after the former Mayor, Chris Wright, resigned in August. “I am running for mayor in […]
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Ludlow seeks applicants for open city council seat
Ludlow is seeking to fill an vacant city council seat that opened up following the recent installation of Sarah Thompson as the city’s new mayor. When a council seat opens up in the middle of a term, the remaining city council members must appoint someone to fill the seat within 30 days of the vacancy. […]
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Sarah Thompson sworn as new mayor of Ludlow
What you need to know Sarah Thompson is the new mayor of Ludlow following a 4 to 0 vote from city council Thursday evening. John Hall, the president of the Ludlow Historical Society, announced after Thompson was sworn in that with Thursday’s vote, “Ludlow has elected their first female mayor.” Thompson was nominated by Councilmember […]
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Ludlow City Council candidates discuss issues, goals at open forum
Eight candidates running for six open spots on the Ludlow City Council discussed their backgrounds and goals if elected, with a focus on economic development, community engagement, and keeping tax rates down.
