Steve Hayden, who formerly sat on the Covington Board of Commissioners, filed to run for Covington City Council on Monday. The new city council model of government will take effect in 2027 after this year’s election. “Having already served on the City Commission, I understand how Covington’s government functions and how decisions at City Hall […]
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Meyer’s final commission meeting begins with accolades, ends with arrests
Former city commission candidate Morgan Davenport and Zayd Samir Chandiwala were arrested outside of Covington City Hall during a meeting honoring Mayor Joe Meyer’s time in office, which was marked by contrasts between supporters and detractors of Meyer’s policies.
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What’s a city commissioner good for, anyway? How Covington’s city government works
In Kenton County, Covington is holding a nonpartisan primary for its Board of Commissioners, with 10 candidates running for four seats, and the mayor and board members share executive and legislative power under the city manager model.
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Covington enacts new police training reimbursement laws
Covington commissioners confronted new requirements for funding police training and hiring costs at their meeting on Tuesday. They enacted an ordinance that brings the city in line with Senate Bill 101, which passed into state law last year. SB 101 and the new ordinance require cities in Kentucky to reimburse each other for costs associated […]
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Covington fills vacant commissioner seat
The City of Covington has chosen Steve Hayden to fill the vacant seat in the city’s board of commissioners. Hayden will begin his tenure as the new commission member on Sept. 5., where he will join the other four members of the local legislative body. Hayden will occupy the position left by former Commissioner Nolan […]