The days leading up to his last as mayor were bittersweet, Justin Hanson said. “The best way I can put it is like it’s you’re a high school senior or college senior and you know graduation is right around the corner. It’s a weird feeling, but it’s good.” Hanson’s been in the public eye since he graduated from college two decades ago. He first worked for WKBL in Covington, … [Read more...] about Hanson calls leaving mayor’s office ‘bittersweet’
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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
Justin Hanson announces he will not seek re-election as Covington’s mayor
Tuesday Covington Mayor Justin Hanson announced he will not be seeking re-election. "Serving as mayor of this wonderful city has been one of the greatest joys of my life," he said in a letter addressed to colleagues and friends. "It has also been a great privilege to serve with such wonderful and dedicated employees. It’s always been my goal to leave our wonderful city better … [Read more...] about Justin Hanson announces he will not seek re-election as Covington’s mayor
Covington leaders have sharp words for paving company after ‘sloppiness’ and ‘piecemealing’
Covington’s public works committee made it very clear they’re unhappy with the job Union City Paving is doing. In a meeting Tuesday afternoon they addressed complaints they’ve received about the intersection of Sherrod and College streets – where Sherrod had been milled after College was paved and left that way for weeks – and problems with the paving in the Links … [Read more...] about Covington leaders have sharp words for paving company after ‘sloppiness’ and ‘piecemealing’
Ford to build $5.6 billion manufacturing facility 14 miles from Covington
If it feels like people have been talking about the Memphis Regional Megasite for more than a decade, it's because they have. The idea of an industrial megasite in West Tennessee began to take form 15 years ago. In 2009, the state bought a 4,100-acre piece of land in Haywood County just off Interstate 40 (14 miles from Covington) and discussions and rumors continued for the … [Read more...] about Ford to build $5.6 billion manufacturing facility 14 miles from Covington
Covington board votes against making changes to quorum, mayoral vote
Tuesday Covington’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted against making changes to the charter that would allow the mayor to vote on all measures. The revision, which had been in the works since early last summer, would have made the mayor a member of the board and changed the requirements for meetings from “four aldermen” to “four members of the board.” What this meant was if two … [Read more...] about Covington board votes against making changes to quorum, mayoral vote
In Covington, board is set to vote on charter revision that would give mayor a vote
Covington's board of mayor and aldermen will vote tonight on a charter revision that will make the mayor a voting member of the board and reduce the number of readings required for ordinances and not everyone is on board with it. At least one current alderman and a former alderwoman have spoken out against the proposed change, fearing a reduction in representation for the … [Read more...] about In Covington, board is set to vote on charter revision that would give mayor a vote
Rep. David Kustoff wrapped up diner tour today at Bozo’s in Mason
U.S. Representative David Kustoff (R-TN) made a stop at Bozo's Cafe in Mason this morning to wrap up his eight-day, 15-county tour of West Tennessee restaurants designed to see how businesses are dealing with COVID-19. "I want to see what's on their minds, what issues are important to them and how they've coped with COVID-19 business-wise and economically," Kustoff said. … [Read more...] about Rep. David Kustoff wrapped up diner tour today at Bozo’s in Mason
