What you need to know The City of Union is contemplating a code of conduct for elected officials, centering on their behavior, professionalism and dress standards during city meetings. During a caucus meeting on Monday, the Union City Commission discussed potential tenets of a professional code of conduct for elected officials, with the goal of […]
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Independence to host Flock camera discussion, more in NKY gov
This week at NKY government meetings, Independence is holding a special session to discuss the city’s use of Flock cameras; Fort Thomas continues its talk for a public meeting about the cameras. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. […]
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Drees Homes proposes smaller Boone County development amid traffic, school concerns
What you need to know Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes returned to the Boone County Planning Commission, where they presented a scaled-down version of a previously proposed development between Rice Pike and Bleu Yacht Lane. On August 5, Matt Mains, a development manager at Drees Homes, presented a plan to the planning commission during a public […]
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Residents pack Boone County hearing to oppose potential 340-unit luxury apartment development near Union
What you need to know Dozens of residents filled the chambers of the Boone County Administration Building Wednesday evening to voice their opposition to a proposed luxury apartment complex near the Union-Florence border. The proposal has proven to be polarizing, with many Boone County residents and Union city officials vehemently opposing it, while some Florence […]
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Union approves free public Wi-Fi for Town Square park
What you need to know The new park at the center of the Union Town Square project will provide free public Wi-Fi access for visitors. On Aug. 3, the Union City Commission voted to approve spending $10,772 to install IT hardware in the new city building–which is currently under construction–as well as $4,452 to extend […]
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Boone County governments begin exploring e-bike, e-scooter regulations
What you need to know Three local governments in Boone County are kick-starting discussions about regulating the use of electric micro-mobility vehicles, such as electric bikes and scooters, within their jurisdictions. Last week, the cities of Union and Florence, as well as the Boone County Fiscal Court, discussed ongoing efforts among the county’s various governmental […]
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Independence to vote on 336 apartments, space for 10 businesses, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, a proposed development could bring 336 apartments and 10 businesses to roughly 40 acres in Independence. 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 in NKY government last week? Newport explores new historic […]
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Union approves 135-unit Drees townhome, condo development
What you need to know The City of Union approved a zone change this week for a proposal from Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes that will result in the development of 135 residential units off Hathaway Road near Old Union Road. The commission voted 3-1 in favor of the proposal at Monday’s meeting, with Mayor Larry […]
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Union Collective food hall proposed for former IGA site in Boone County
What you need to know Correction: The article now identifies Michael and Heather Ewers of the Collective Hospitality Group as owner-operators of the proposed project and iBex Development Group as the developers. The Alleato Group will serve as the project’s general contractor. A Cincinnati-based development group behind the Liberty Collective wants to build a food […]
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Union approves ordinance allowing city to suspend business licenses over unpaid taxes, fees
What you need to know The City of Union has passed an ordinance allowing suspension, revocation, or denial of renewal of city-issued business licenses for entities that are delinquent on municipal financial obligations. During the Union City Commission meeting on Monday, the legislative body held a second reading of an ordinance granting the city authority […]
