Florence City Council March 10
Cooper High School varsity cheerleaders earned a day proclaimed in their honor after taking first place in a UCA High School Nationals competition. In less exciting news, an ordinance to amend insurance company license fees was approved.
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.
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.
Florence City Council December 9
Five residents spoke regarding a variety of concerns, including traffic issues in Orleans South development and a detailed report about courtesy notices to residents.
Florence City Council November 18
Caucus meeting included recognition of Florence Fire/EMS Department as St. Elizabeth Crew of the Quarter; reappointments to the Aviation Noise Abatement Committee, Boone County Planning Commission and OKI Board of Directors; and holiday event announcements.
Florence City Council November 11
The November 11 meeting addressed problems with misinformation and criticism on social media, and residents are advised to call or visit the council office with questions instead of posting online. Five members of the public spoke about various concerns.
Florence City Council October 21
Florence City Council approved the second reading of the ordinance regarding the proposed Wawa at Hopeful Church Rd and US Highway 42. A police cruiser was transferred to Breathitt County High School’s Criminal Justice Program, part of the county’s effort to encourage careers in law enforcement and public safety.
Florence City Council October 7
Representatives from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services presented statistics and needs of Boone County’s foster care system, among other items of business.