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With the potential offer of a USDA grant, Covington’s city leaders are talking once again about a new police department facility. It’s a possibility that doesn’t usually exist. “I’ve been doing this for 30-something years and I’ve never seen the USDA give this much money,” said Pat Harcourt, the CEO of the architecture and engineering firm A2H. Harcourt worked with the city to … [Read more...] about Covington’s new police station could be back on the table

At Tuesday night’s meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, several residents spoke out against a police station project they think is way too expensive.  “I’m all for crime fighting, but we need to spend our money wisely,” said Chris Hackett. “Our city’s in a lot of debt and our city leaders don’t know how to pay for this project, that’s scary to me.” It’s scary to business … [Read more...] about Covington residents are upset with plans about the future police station – here’s why

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