Covington Forward

With over 60% voting yes, we are proud to say that the Mayor-Council Public Question has been passed by Covington's residents. Covington's future is bright!

Vote YES on Mayor-Council Public Question!

It is significant that the majority of the former Covington city commissioners and mayors still in this area and a former city manager have endorsed the change. They know from experience the current system is broken and needs change. They believe the mayor-council form will be better.

Opinion: The mayor-council form of government is the better choice for Covington - LINK nky Written by current Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer Over my eight years as mayor, I’ve been privileged to work with great commissioners and great staff  to advance the interests of the city of Covington. We have a record to be proud of: unprecedented  economic growth throughout the city, lowered ...

Learn more about the initiative by heading to the upcoming forum!

Join Mayor Joseph Meyer in voting YES on November 5th!

Join Commissioner Tim Downing in voting YES on November 5th!

Join Commissioner Shannon Smith in voting YES on November 5th!

Join Commissioner Ron Washington in voting YES on November 5th!

Why change Covington's Form of Government?

By transitioning to a Mayor-Council form of government, the City of Covington’s government will be more accountable to the needs of citizens. The mayor will be empowered to manage the day-to-day business of the city allowing immediate and decisive action to take place.

"It is essential that we keep moving Covington forward. By adopting the Mayor-Council plan, Covington’s government will be more efficient and accountable to the city’s residents.”- Mayor Joseph Meyer

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“By adopting the mayor-council plan, Covington’s government will be more efficient and accountable to the city’s residents,” Meyer said in a press release from the committee.

Covington's move to mayor-council government faces ballot initiative - LINK nky Covington residents may vote on changing their city government from a city manager to a mayor-council form. Learn about the potential impact.