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New Covington Mayor Washington, in his own words

New Covington Mayor Ron Washington is administered the oath of office by Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Michelle Keller, a Kenton County resident, as Washington’s wife, Angela, watches at left. The Bible used in the ceremony was supplied by Covington Professional Firefighters Local 38. (Photo by Sam Greenhill) Speech at swearing-in ceremony lays out vision, philosophy COVINGTON, Ky. &n...

Board of Commissioners Legislative Meeting Agenda 1/28/2025

Draft agenda, legislation, and minutes from the previous meeting.

'Covington ... deeply respects and celebrates diversity'

COVINGTON, Ky. -- Ahead of the federal Martin Luther King Day holiday this past Monday, an out-of-town splinter group of the KKK snuck into towns and cities across Greater Cincinnati – including Covington – and posted hateful and racist flyers. To be clear, Covington wasn’t the only area targeted, and this wasn’t the first time. In fact, this group does this several ti...

Diverse panel to guide change in The Cov’s government structure

Members from 9 neighborhoods have different experiences, perspectives COVINGTON, Ky. – The newly proposed committee that will help guide the City’s move to a new governing structure over the next two years includes members from nine neighborhoods with a wide range of experiences and voices. The Committee on Form of Government Transition will hold its first meeting Jan. 29 and com...

MLK Jr. Day: City Hall closed Monday, free breakfast discussion Saturday

COVINGTON, Ky. – Offices at Covington City Hall will be closed Monday to honor the federal holiday marking the birth anniversary of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday. *** Meanwhile, a free event to honor King’s legacy will be held Saturday morning in Covington. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Discussion Breakfast begins at 9...

(Evil) Spider-Man, rural stories & MLK

COVINGTON, Ky. – Welcome, long weekend. If you’re looking for things to do, we have a few ideas. There’s a creepy Spider-man flick, a literary event, lots of cool live music, art to make, a food tour, a program for kiddos, and more. We’ve included Monday in this weekend’s newsletter because Jan. 20 is a national holiday to honor the legacy of civil rights ico...

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 1/7/2025

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 1/7/2025

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 12/17/2024

Board of Commission Meeting Minutes 12/17/2024

Special Meeting Notice – Urban Forestry Board 1/22/2025

A Special Meeting of the Urban Forestry Board will be held in person on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Pivot Realty Group, 702 Main Street, Covington, KY 41011 for the purpose of conducting the business of the regularly scheduled meeting..
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