A firestorm of emotion has resulted from the termination of Covington Personnel/Purchasing Director Eboni Eaton during a special called meeting Friday afternoon. The meeting, which was announced on the city's Facebook page last Wednesday, served as a discussion surrounding the proposed termination for insubordination. Mayor Jan Hensley alleged Eaton walked out of a meeting in … [Read more...] about Tensions flare in Covington as HR director is terminated for walking out of a disciplinary meeting with the mayor
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Concerns raised over potential annexation in Covington
Covington Alderman Jeff Morris said his constituents are not happy about a proposed annexation on Bert Johnston Avenue. “I’ve had a lot of concerns about that annexation, to be honest with you, and I’ve heard from a lot of people ... I don’t know if anybody else has or not, but I’ve heard from a great deal with a lot of concerns.” There are currently ongoing discussions about … [Read more...] about Concerns raised over potential annexation in Covington
Covington’s next mayor will make more money – and the only person who’s announced plans to run is against it
Though the majority of the board of mayor and aldermen has decided to proceed with giving a raise to the next mayor, there are two who aren’t on board. One is the current mayor, the other is the only person who’s announced he plans to run for mayor. “We’ve been discussing the raise for the upcoming mayor and I still have a problem with us raising that amount by $10,000,” said … [Read more...] about Covington’s next mayor will make more money – and the only person who’s announced plans to run is against it
Covington aldermen vote to raise mayoral salary, not their own
After the November municipal elections the Covington mayor’s salary will increase by $10,000 per year. The change comes after a unanimous vote during the city’s Finance & Administration committee meeting Tuesday afternoon. The position currently pays $75,000 with an $800 per month vehicle allowance and was last raised by the board during the David Gordon administration … [Read more...] about Covington aldermen vote to raise mayoral salary, not their own
Donna Turner hired to lead Covington Police
One of Tipton County’s most notable law enforcement officers is returning. On a 5-1 vote Tuesday, the City of Covington hired Donna Turner as its next police chief. Alderman John Edwards was the only nay vote. Turner, who has a storied career which spans several decades, earned her B.S. in Criminal Justice from UT-Martin in 1997 and her masters in Criminal Justice - Law … [Read more...] about Donna Turner hired to lead Covington Police
Covington plans for redistricting based on Census data
Just as the state recently did, Covington’s board of mayor and aldermen has to do some redistricting after the 2020 Census results were reported. Population data showed there were approximately 100 more residents in District 2, so the city had to change the district lines to make them equal once again. The subcommittee did so by moving 110 residents in the northernmost part of … [Read more...] about Covington plans for redistricting based on Census data
Covington employees will see one-time bonus through ARPA funding
Thanks to the $2.7 million in American Recovery Plan Act funds, Covington’s municipal employees will see a bonus this spring. Called premium pay, the city’s full-time employees will see a one-time payment of $2,500 and the part-time employees $250. Mayor Justin Hanson said the pay was in appreciation for employees who’ve remained working through the COVID-19 pandemic. Alderman … [Read more...] about Covington employees will see one-time bonus through ARPA funding
Covington discusses reducing firefighters’ accrued time off
Should the City of Covington change the way in which its firefighters accrue time off? It’s a discussion city leaders held during a meeting of the Finance & Administration Committee Tuesday afternoon. “This came about when (city comptroller Tina) Dunn had some issues with some overages, with some liabilities on some sick time and I think that’s what kinda brought it to … [Read more...] about Covington discusses reducing firefighters’ accrued time off
