Boone County Circuit Court Judge Richard Brueggemann has ousted all members of the Union City Commission, not including the mayor, in a judgement that follows an election challenge from former City Commissioner Doug Bine. Replacement candidates will now need to be appointed, a process that the mayor will begin now that the judgement has been […]
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Opinion: Rep. Marianne Proctor’s priorities for the 2025 legislative session
LINK nky invited our local legislators to share their priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which began Jan. 7 and concludes March 29. Marianne Proctor, a Republican from Union, represents House District 60. As we approach the 2025 legislative session, I am eager to work on behalf of the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. […]
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Union considers solutions to avoid more Election Day mishaps
During November’s general election, several Union residents reported receiving incorrect ballots; the city is now looking towards solutions to ensure that will be less of a possibility going forward. The city commission passed a resolution Wednesday asking the Boone County Board of Elections to redraw voting precincts so that only Union city residents can cast […]
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Judge moves to quash evidence discovery in Union election case
A Boone County judge has moved to quash some evidence discovery in a challenge to the recent Union city election. Boone County Circuit Court Judge Richard Brueggemann granted a motion from county clerk Justin Crigler and his attorney Jeff Mando to stop some evidence discovery in the challenge which was brought by former Union City […]
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Union rejects appointment of former commissioner amid election troubles
The Union City Commission voted against appointing a fifth member to an open seat on the commission due to ongoing election troubles, with Mayor Larry Solomon and Commissioner John Mefford voting in favor of the appointment and Commissioners Brian Garner and Eric Dulaney casting no votes.
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Union Promenade, Union Town Square developments progress update
Union City Commission received updates on two major developments, the Union Promenade and the Union Town Square, with developers presenting updated tenant lists and plans for the park project, which will include a splash pad, city building, residences and walking trails.
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Union allocates $10k for sidewalk repairs
The Union City Commission has allocated $10,000 for sidewalk repair, prioritizing safety and public infrastructure, and will determine how to spend the money based on resident complaints and regular sidewalk assessments.
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Union City Commission approves zoning for medical cannabis businesses
The City of Union has finalized zoning for medical cannabis businesses.
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Judge, uncertain of legal procedures, holds off ruling on Union election dispute
Judge Richard Brueggemann declined to rule on Boone County Clerk Justin Crigler’s attempt to strike a challenge to recent local elections for the city of Union, citing uncertainty in the statutes regarding the proper course of action.
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NKY by the numbers: Union election challenge
Union Commissioner Robert Bine has filed a lawsuit alleging that voters in Union precincts 1 and 4 received wrong ballots, potentially disenfranchising hundreds of voters and tainting the election results.