Florence City Council February 3
This was a caucus meeting of the Florence City Council and thus focused on informational presentations, resolutions for recommendation, discussions, and reports.
Union City Commission February 2
Highlighting the meeting were news that Christ Hospital Network is expanding into Union and previous input from residents’ had a significant impact on a proposed storage facility.
Public Library Board January 19
The Library Board’s January meeting generated some controversy over use of additional revenue, investments at Truist Bank and trading “stale” books for study space. Plans for the Florence branch continue, with three RFPs received.
Florence City Council January 13
Among other business, the council heard an update on development at Orleans Boulevard/Long Branch Road. Applications for the Mayor’s Academy program are now being accepted.
Fiscal Court January 13
The Fiscal Court launched a new social media effort to answer questions about the court. Questions can be submitted anytime via email or to specific Facebook or Instagram posts.
Union City Commission January 5
Residents’ concerns led the commission to reschedule a canceled presentation to a regular session/public hearing, when residents are allowed to speak, instead of to a caucus meeting, where they are not.
Planning & Zoning December 17
The Planning Commission continues to address zoning requests to allow further commercial and residential development and changes made necessary by the passage of Ky HB160 regarding qualified manufactured homes.
Florence City Council December 16
Florence City Council voted and approved resolutions regarding franchises for Owen Electric Coop and Duke Energy, among other business. Mayor Aubuchon reviewed the city’s achievements in 2025, and State Rep Marianne Proctor provided an overview of goals for the 2026 General Assembly Regular Session.
Public Library Board December 15
Presentations and discussions continue regarding how to use vacant land adjacent to the Hebron branch; public input has been strong. Also on the agenda was the audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and a board member’s request for benchmarking operational efficiency.
Union City Commission December 15
Union City commissioners voiced concerns about the Union Landing project and then voted to follow the Boone County Planning Commission’s lead and resident objections and denied the required amendment that would have allowed the project to proceed.