Proctor issues statement following appointment of three city commissioners in Union
State Representative Marianne Proctor of Union issued a statement regarding the Union mayor’s appointment of three new city commissioners following months of challenges.
Planning & Zoning February 5
The Planning Commission is fielding proposals to build three hotels, two in the county and one in Florence, and has finally set dates for the tech committee meeting and final action on the Conrad Lane-Carry Back Drive condo development proposal.
Union City Commission February 3
The Union City Commission meeting was notable for the appointment of three new commissioners without a new vote after the results of the Nov. 5 election were thrown out.
Public Library Board January 27
Among other agenda items, Library Board members disagreed concerning the quantity of LGBTQ+ materials in the Boone County Public Library system. In less contentious news, historical prints by Carolyn Williams, an artist whose illustrations of the area appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer for more than 50 years, were discovered at the old Walton branch.
Resolution in Support of HRJ 8
The Boone County Republican Party resolved to support a proposed joint resolution of the Kentucky House to name a portion of Kentucky Route 18 in honor of President Donald Trump.
Planning & Zoning January 22
Public hearings were set regarding a proposed medical marijuana dispensary and a coffee shop, both in Florence, a hotel on the Frogtown Connector, and changes to use on Mineola Park, among others. Action on the contentious proposal for Conrad Lane at Carry Back Drive continues to be deferred.
Planning & Zoning January 8
The commission continued discussion of a contentious change at Conrad Lane and Carry Back Drive in Burlington; passed and sent other proposals to city councils; and heard several new commercial projects.
Planning & Zoning December 18
Final action to be taken on several proposals at the January 8 meeting. A contentious proposal for the north side of Conrad Ln. across from Carryback Dr. in Burlington continues. Agreement was reached on a change to zoning at 8109 US Hwy 42.
Public Library Board December 16
Highlights from the Boone County Public Library Board’s December meeting at the main library in Burlington included a staff presentation on childcare centers, discussion of one challenged book, introduction of awareness programs, policy reviews, a report from the BCPL Foundation and other items of business.
Planning & Zoning December 4
Several proposals noted in previous reports passed unanimously during this meeting. Others wait either for public hearings or the Tech Committee meeting on December 18, with action to follow January 8.