Planning & Zoning August 7
The report from the August 7 Planning & Zoning meeting includes new proposals for multi-family units off Mount Zion Road, Gunpowder Road, and Dixie Highway. Public hearings or final action on several proposals is scheduled for September 4.
Planning & Zoning July 24
The Local Issues Committee notifies of two series of public meetings regarding Boone County’s Long Range/Comprehensive Plan and updates on action to allow cannabis businesses.
Planning & Zoning July 3
Local Issues Committee chair Randy Stigall notes that changes proposed at the July 3 meeting would, if approved, permit construction of 742 multi-family/condo units.
Planning & Zoning June 19
At its June 19 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission postponed one request, reported negotiations on two and finalized a change requested by Walmart in Florence.
Planning & Zoning June 5
Planning and Zoning requests include changes to allow cannabis businesses, continued residential multi-family development, and commercial expansion.
Candidates & Election Info: Responses to Media
BCRP Chair Chet Hand has responded to recent media requests for comment regarding Republican primary candidates and educational material released ahead of the primary election. Click Read More to access links to each response and the referenced mailer.
Planning & Zoning May 15
Planning & Zoning continue to discuss proposals for increased commerical and residential development. Of note: issues not addressed at this meeting that nevertheless move to public hearing on June 5.
Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs
Rep. Steve Rawlings (District 66)
With the primary election looming, Rep. Rawlings looks at a few of the laws passed during the 2024 session to safeguard election integrity.
Planning & Zoning May 1
Planning & Zoning addressed proposals for commercial and residential development including multi-family.
Infrastructure funding benefiting Boone County
Sen. John Schickel (District 11)
Sen. Schickel describes projects he championed that benefit Boone County’s infrastructure. Included in the state’s two-year road plan, House Bill (HB) 266 was an incredible $136,397,610 for planning, designing, obtaining rights-of-way, utility work, and construction of various projects in the county.