Florence City Council February 24
Notable at this Florence City Council meeting was conversation regarding zoning issues.
Florence City Council February 10
Among other items on the agenda, five new recruits for the Florence Police Department were administered the oath of office, with Chief Mallery noting they were chosen from 58 applicants, the largest applicant pool in recent history.
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.
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.
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.
Public Library Board November 24
Notable among business discussed at the November 24 meeting were options for a larger, more community-responsive branch in Florence.
Planning & Zoning October 29
The Planning Commission slated several proposals for final action on November 5. Several proposals remain with Tech Committee meetings in December.