What you need to know The City of Union is updating its long-term land use plan, which outlines the city’s internal strategy for managing development. Since 2000, Union’s population has grown substantially, increasing from approximately 2,800 that year to nearly 8,000 in 2024. As a result, Union’s land use goals are now different from what […]
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Kenton County planners to review biomedical center for Covington, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, a seven-story biomedical education center proposed for Covington’s riverfront is set to go before the Kenton County Planning and Development Commission. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in […]
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Union city administrator to depart after five years
Union’s city administrator has announced her impending departure after five years in the position. During a Union Commission caucus meeting on April 21, City Administrator Amy Safran announced she would be leaving in the coming months to relocate to the state of Washington. Safran was hired for the role in June 2021, succeeding David Plummer, […]
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Fort Thomas to consider updating bike laws, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas is considering changes to its bike ordinance, while Newport will discuss an agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police regarding salaries. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week […]
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Drees Homes withdraws 377-unit Union development proposal
What you need to know Fort Mitchell-based homebuilder Drees Homes has withdrawn a zone-change application it submitted to the Boone County Planning Commission for a 377-unit suburban development near Union. In March, Drees Homes submitted an application to the planning commission, looking to rezone an 185-acre area along the west side of U.S. 42, between […]
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City of Union planning to modernize nuisance ordinance
What you need to know Union is getting the ball rolling to update its citywide nuisance ordinance, which was created nearly a decade ago. During a Union City Commission meeting on April 6, the legislative body discussed updating its nuisance ordinance to improve its enforceability. City Administrator Amy Safran explained that the discussion was triggered […]
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Drees Homes proposes 377-unit Union development, faces pushback from some residents
What you need to know Fort Mitchell-based homebuilder Drees Homes wants to develop a new suburban community in the Union area. However, some local residents are apprehensive. For the project to move forward, Drees Homes submitted an application to the Boone County Planning Commission to rezone a 185-acre area of land along the west side […]
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Penn Station East Coast Subs opens new location in Union
Penn Station East Coast Subs is the latest restaurant to open in Union. The Cincinnati-based fast-casual sandwich franchise is known for its made-to-order hot and cold subs, fresh-cut fries and lemonade. The Union store, located at 124 U.S. 42 directly across from Kroger, is owned and operated by franchisees Keith Gavin, Andrew Brennan and Lachlan […]
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Union formally opposes state bills over local control, taxes
What you need to know Update: The City of Union’s resolution formally opposing Senate Bill 52 was read in error, as the legislation, if passed, would impact state agencies, not cities. As such, Union will read a revised resolution at a forthcoming city commission meeting. The City of Union officially opposed several bills progressing through […]
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Newport eyes lighting for 4th St. bridge, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Newport discusses plans to add programmable, colorful lighting to the new Fourth Street Bridge. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Boone County Fiscal Court backs […]