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Covington’s Big Government Shift | Lexington News
Covington’s gearing up for a major government overhaul, flipping from a Mayor/Commission to a Mayor/Council system after voters approved it two years ago—61% said yes. The new setup gives the council full legislative power, including passing laws and budgets, while the mayor handles day-to-day operations with veto authority. A final report is underway, locking in six council seats with three current commissioners on the November ballot amid up to nine candidates. Subcommittees are tackling every detail, even scrapping outdated pay phone rules. State law mandates this transition, locking the…
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