Local Government

After the tied vote, Buddy Lewis didn’t mince words. “What are we to do? We want the best for our citizens in public safety. We want the very best … we get upset when we don’t think it is, but we can’t make a decision on where to build it.” A full year after the Feb. 21, 2017 vote to proceed with plans to build a new department, the city is not much closer to turning dirt than … [Read more...] about One year later, Covington still hasn’t decided on a location for its police department – here’s the hold up

  When will construction on Covington’s new police department begin? It’s a question the police chief and city leaders are frequently asked but cannot answer. This week, more bad news came after the city’s finances were considered. Working with Kay Stegall, a consultant with the Municipal Technical Advisory Service, city recorder-treasurer Tina Dunn reported building a … [Read more...] about Plans for Covington’s new police station may be changing – here’s why

The City of Covington will move forward with plans to ask the state to release them from an agreement preventing them from demolishing the old Covington Grammar School building. Earlier this year, Covington’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen decided to construct a new police station on the property, but progress has been delayed since the discovery of restrictions on its use … [Read more...] about Should Covington demolish the old grammar school? Residents say yes.

During a meeting Tuesday afternoon, Covington alderwoman Minnie Bommer questioned the time line of the new police department project which has been hamstrung by state and federal grant regulations. Immediate need was her concern. “When we started talking about this, we were talking about how soon they needed it. I mean, they need it. They’re in temporary housing now and we are … [Read more...] about Construction on Covington’s new police department has been delayed – here’s why aldermen are concerned

On Monday, Nov. 6, the City of Covington will host a public meeting in which the future use of the grammar school property will be discussed. The meeting will give residents the opportunity to ask questions and give their opinions about a proposal to ask for relief from a 1978 federal grant which funded tennis courts and lighting. Current city officials, some of whom weren't … [Read more...] about Public meeting planned to discussed future use of Covington Grammar School property

[metaslider id="4252"] The Covington Police Department was in a state of disarray on Friday morning. Boxes were being packed, lockers loaded onto dollies and offices that had been occupied for the last 20 years were being emptied as the department started its move. The department is relocating to two new office spaces as the longtime building in which it's been housed was … [Read more...] about Covington Police are on the move – find out where you’ll need to go if you have to visit

COVINGTON – Last month, city officials decided on a home for the new police station, and it's a decision they didn't take lightly. "It was a significant day in the city's history," said mayor Justin Hanson. "This is a significant investment in the future of public safety." Its accessibility to both the highway and residential areas landed the new station at the current site … [Read more...] about Covington chooses home for new police station

The City of Covington will soon host a meeting seeking public input on the location of a new police station.  The date has not yet been set, but the city intends to discuss the construction of a much-needed facility in an area of Cobb-Parr Memorial Park known as the Newman Property. Consisting of 83.7 acres between the park and Hwy. 59 West, city leaders have determined a … [Read more...] about Newman property being considered for new police station