THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks
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| THE RIVER CITY NEWS COVINGTON'S HOME FOR ELECTION COVERAGE |
BONUS COVERAGE OF COMMISSION CANDIDATES
Last Thursday, The River City News spoke with seven of the eight candidates running for Covington City Commission. To read the full article, click here. Here is some bonus material offered by each of the candidates:
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Chuck Eilerman
On support for city employees: "(Over past few years) seasonal workers have been paid eight-fifty an hour and never got an increase. We have co-ops and they're paid twelve dollars for office work. I think we need to take a look, particularly at the care and veneration of non-union employees. We shouldn't have seasonal employees who work hard in adverse conditions for eight-fifty an hour. I think city employees are the core of the city."
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Ed Faulkner
On the city's budget: "There are two major sources of income: the payroll tax and the real estate tax." Faulkner says he is not interested in raising the real estate tax, instead focusing on attracting businesses. "That's my priority. We've got so much to offer but we have to market it."
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Steve Frank
On others running for Covington office: "I can work with anyone who's running but I'll support Ed Faulkner." Frank has not yet endorsed in the mayor's race.
On agreeing with Dara McDowell: "If you can't be a representative to all of the community, you shouldn't be on the commission."
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Roger Hamilton
On City-owned property: "I think the city owns a lot of property that they don't need to own. I do not understand why government needs to own property to govern. I think there needs to be a way, and I don't know the answer to that right now, but I think there needs to be a way to get that property back into the hands of the community that can build those properties up. They tend to be a drain on the city, so the best method would be to get the properties back into the hands of the citizens."
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Greg Paeth
On being a reporter covering Covington in the 1970s: "Covington was coming out of a period in which there were a lot of girly bars, bookmakers, a lot of things going on behind the scenes that fed this sleazy reputation, a dark sin city image that carried over from fifteen years earlier." Paeth credits Bernie Moorman and Ron Turner as young, new politicians at the time that resisted that reputation and worked toward change. "To a degree it was smoke-filled room politics and you were never sure what the motivations were."
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Mildred Rains
On former Mayor Denny Bowman: "Whatever Denny did, it's because he loved the city."
On union negotiations: "I think (Mayor Chuck) Scheper dealt fairly with them. The City Manager (Larry Klein) worked for two to three years on it and couldn't get it done."
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Michelle Williams
On Covington schools: "My input from residents is that they are not happy with the schools. When I'm out knocking on doors their main issue is the schools. I want to find out what they need. I will work with every organization in Covington."
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More election coverage... including an Enquirer interview with the candidates for Covington Mayor, plus a look back at the busy week that was and the week that will be in Covington, all inside The River City News Sunday Edition. Click it.
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COV. SCHOOLS TO HOST ITS FIRST EQUITY & EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE
A conference for all Covington Independent Public Schools teachers and classroom support staff is scheduled for August 8. The conference will include sessions with titles like Developing Culturally Competent Teachers:
In many learning environments, cultural discontinuity exist between students and staff of all walks of life. There is a cultural mis-match between many of the students' culture and the culture in the classroom, which in many cases cause communication gaps between students and teachers in diverse settings. This session will define and demonstrate how culture and cultural competency are salient issues in educating diverse learners. The participants will have the opportunity to determine how cultural competency impacts teaching and learning. The presenter will demonstrate teaching strategies that teachers can use the next day.
Other sessions include Creating a Culture of Student Engagement, Working Effectively with African-American Males, and Understanding the Social and Emotional Needs of Our Youth. Descriptions of each aspect of the conference (as well as additional updates from Superintendent Lynda Jackson) at the link.
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MORE EDUCATION NEWS
Lexington superintendent developing plan to hold back students Herald-Leader
The fantasies driving school reform Washington Post
College grads enter improving job market WKRC
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NEW LICKING PIKE COULD BE BOON FOR NEWPORT & COVINGTON
The Commonwealth allocated $18 million for an improved Licking Pike (also known as Kentucky Route 9) which will bring it all the way down to Newport's Third, Fourth, and Fifth Streets:
The new road will also bring increased traffic that could be a boon to surrounding cities, especially Wilder and Covington. And it will provide improved access to the riverfront region itself, particularly to the planned Ovation development on West Fourth Street.
The road could also lead to the long-dormant Ovation project to get underway. Lots of good details at the link.
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SEE ALSO: KY-8 reopens after landslide Herald-Leader
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QUICKIES
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230,000 lose unemployment benefits over the weekend The Hill
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Bank's grants helping tornado victims Herald-Leader
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Donations make tornado-ravaged prom hard to top Herald-Leader
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Same-sex couple denied entrance at Kentucky high school prom Herald-Leader
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State personnel board to discuss audit of Agriculture Department Herald-Leader
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Joseph Gerth: Karma doesn't play political party favorites Courier-Journal
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Lexington says shelter is not a church Herald-Leader
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Kentucky Fried Chicken makes bet on Africa and draws new retailers Business Week
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SHOWBIZ PLAYERS PRESENTS: AVENUE QOpening June 1
Covington's Carnegie Center for Performing & Visual Arts
For ticket information: Showbiz Players
The River City News is a proud media partner for Avenue Q
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ARE YOU READY FOR COVINGTON QUEST?
The Center for Great Neighborhoods is preparing for its fifth annual Covington Quest, a thrilling scavenger hunt that sends teams competing on a 4-mile trek through Covington. The River City News is a proud media partner of Covington Quest and leading up to the race you will find tips on how to prepare and what to expect right here at RCN.
Here is your first tip of the day:
While stopped at a light squeeze your gluteus Maximus, hold for 1 minute repeat until light changes!Register before May 18 for a $25 discount! For more information check out Covington Quest
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LONGTIME SCOTT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR HAS FIELD NAMED FOR HIM
Congratulations to Mr. Scott High School, Al Rust, who is now the namesake for Scott's new softball field:
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MORE SPORTS
So, how about that Joey Votto?
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UK basketball scores transfer from Wright State Kentucky Sports Radio
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LOL: Big Brown attempts racing comeback as jockey The Onion
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HERE'S A GREAT DEAL: Unlimited monthly visits to Covington Yoga -- a $90 value Click Here
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JAY & SILENT BOB ARE COMING TO COVINGTON!
From CityBeat:
The hilarious duo Jay & Silent Bob are back. Film icons Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes made history and fans all over the world with the characters Jay & Silent Bob from the movies Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Clerks 2 . Now you can see them live in your hometown recording their comedy podcast Jay & Silent Bob Get Old.Register to win tickets here
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A LITTLE TRIP TO COVINGTON'S SIDEBAR OVER THE WEEKEND
Sidebar, a restaurant in Covington's Roebling Point, has an exciting menu for food fans who eat without regret. Check out this burger, called The Soprano:
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SHELTER DOGS & CATS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR HOME & LOVE
Come on down to the Kenton County Animal Shelter and bring home a new friend:
More photos here
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