Students from Southgate Independent Schools and St. Theresa School took over lead city roles to conduct the December city council meeting last week. The annual event, sponsored by the city and the Southgate Optimists Club, gives a group of area students, usually in grades six through eight, the opportunity to experience city governance hands-on by […]
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Southgate VFW post earns national award
Veterans of Foreign Wars John R Little Post 3186 and its auxiliary have received the organization’s 2023-2024 National Community Service Award. On hand to receive the honor during last weeks Southgate City Council meeting was Cindy Kohrs, president of the post’s auxiliary, and James Toebbe, former post commander and newly elected Covington city commissioner. The […]
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Fort Thomas to discuss zoning ordinance updates, Newport looks at buying Teslas and more
Fort Thomas City Council plans to discuss any changes to its zoning regulations proposed by its planning commission, while the cities of Dayton and Bellevue are collaborating to connect their entertainment districts, and Independence has approved zoning for medical cannabis businesses.
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With U.S. Route 27 in mind, Southgate joins Southbank Partners
On Wednesday, Southgate city council voted to join the roster of Northern Kentucky cities working with economic development organization Southbank Partners. The city will be the first city partner that is not a river city and represents an expansion of the organization’s outlook on regional development. After sitting down with Mayor Jim Hamberg to discuss […]
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Southgate decides not to legalize use of golf carts on city streets
Southgate city council decided not to amend an ordinance prohibiting golf carts on city streets. A motion to accept the amendment that would have permitted the vehicles under certain conditions was not moved forward by council. Council members began discussions about changing the city ordinance this spring. They asked city attorney Mary Ann Stewart to […]
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Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
NKY government recaps include Boone County’s consideration of a text amendment to regulate solar panel installations, Southgate City Council’s proposal to allow golf carts on the streets and Covington’s approval of a mortgage for North by Hotel Covington.
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Golf carts may soon be legal to drive on the streets of Southgate
Golf carts may soon be legal to drive on the streets in Southgate. However, some city council members raised concerns about the proposed ordinance during its first reading on Wednesday. Discussion of the topic began several months ago. Council members noted that golf carts were not allowed on Southgate city streets, but many residents, especially […]
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‘You kind of threw us under the bus’
Woodland Hills condo owners awaiting resolution on a recent hillside slippage issue addressed Southgate city council Wednesday to express their frustration and ask for the city’s support. Mayor Jim Hamberg responded with concern and said the city is monitoring the situation. However, he said, the issue involves private, not public, property and the city could […]
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New developments starting to pay off for Southgate tax rates
Southgate held a public hearing Wednesday to propose its 2024-2025 property tax rates. The property tax rate includes the state compensating rate plus the allowed 4%, but the rate is down slightly from the previous year. The new rate is $5.24 per $1000 of assessed value, down from $5.25 last year. The proposed rate for […]
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Southgate retires K-9 officer Cody, surprises his partner with a promotion
On Wednesday, Southgate city officials honored and thanked retiring K-9 Officer Cody, a German Shepherd police service dog. Cody has served the city with his human partner, Officer Garrett Haynes, for seven years. Haynes asked the city to allow him to purchase Cody for $1 so his dog could live out his remaining years with […]