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Michael G. Adams

Covington, Kentucky

     

Class (effective Jan 1, 2015)Home Rule
Class (ending Dec 31, 2014)2
StatusActive
Established (y-m-d)1815-02-08
Incorporated1834-02-24
CountyKenton
Area Development DistrictNorthern Kentucky Area Development District
County SeatYes
Form of GovernmentCity Manager
Type of Election (City officials)Non-Partisan
City Waives Primary Election (City officials)No
Time ZoneEastern

Interactive Map (Division of Geographic Information/COT)
Notes: First known as the "Point"; renamed in honor of Gen. Leonard Wales Covington, War of 1812 veteran. 1980 population: 49,567. Under Ordinance O-30-07, the city will elect the Mayor & Commissioners through a non-partisan field system, effective 2008.

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MayorChuck Scheper
Meeting TimesEvery other Tue 7:00pm
Office HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Eastern Time

For more information about Covington contact the Department for Local Government

Population Estimates

2022: 40,9562021: 40,8012020: 40,9342019: 40,3412018: 40,421
2017: 40,5182016: 40,6552015: 40,7502014: 40,7762013: 40,860
2012: 40,5922011: 40,4702010: 40,4991998: 40,3891997: 40,654
1996: 40,8531995: 41,2251994: 41,5591993: 42,0031992: 42,230
1991: 42,9821990: 43,646

U.S. Decennial Census

2010: 40,6402000: 43,3701990: 43,2641980: 49,5851970: 52,535

Current Filings (KRS 81.045 to present date)
Search Results: 20

Date FiledTypeOrdinanceMap StatusNotes
2024-07-24Transfer of Property
(TIFF) (PDF)		0-01-18MAPPABLETransfer of to the City of Taylor Mill. Tract located southeast of Taylor Mill Road (KY 16): 35.558 acres.
2023-08-16Notice of Resignation
(TIFF) (PDF)		 City of Covington Comissioner Nolan Nicaise, resigned from his position effective August 8, 2023.
2020-05-21Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2019: 40,341
2019-05-23Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2018: 40,366
2018-05-24Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2017: 40,455
2016-05-19Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2015: 40,997
2015-05-21Population (2010) Population Total per 2010 U.S. Decennial Census: 40,640
2014-10-31Declaration & Ordinance
(TIFF) (PDF)		pursuant to HB 331 (2014)Acknowledgment of Reclassification (Home Rule), Statement of Form of Government (City Manager), Name of City, & Year of Incorporation. Filing includes Ordinance O-25-14 declaring election of city officers shall be nonpartisan.
2014-08-06Declaration
(TIFF) (PDF)		pursuant to HB 331 (2014)Acknowledgment of Reclassification (Home Rule), Statement of Form of Government (City Manager), Name of City, & Year of Incorporation
2011-10-24Notification of Resignation
(TIFF) (PDF)		 Denny Bowman resigned as Mayor on October 4, 2011.
2011-10-24Commissioners' Order/Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF)		O/R-248-11Recognizes Denny Bowman's service as Mayor from 1988 to 2000 & from 2009 to October 4, 2011.
2011-09-30Notification of Vacancy
(TIFF) (PDF)		 Mayor
2011-07-13Transfer of Incorporated Property
(TIFF) (PDF)		O/R-13-11MAPPABLETransfers 2 parcels (9.667a) to Taylor Mill; accepts 2 parcels (19.471a) from Taylor Mill
2009-05-14Notification of Resignation & Appointment
(TIFF) (PDF)		 Steven J. Megerle resigned as City Commissioner on May 12, 2009. Mildred M. Rains filled the position on May 12, 2009.
2007-08-20Abolishment of Ward Election System
(TIFF) (PDF)		O-30-07Repealed Ordinance O-44-05 which divided the city into 4 wards. Effective for 2008 General Election.
2007-08-20Repeal of Ward Residency
(TIFF) (PDF)		O-31-07Repealed O-49-05 which required minimum one-year Ward residency for candidates.
2006-06-23Notice of Resignation & Appointment
(TIFF) (PDF)		 John Stein resigned from City Council due to new home being outside city limits. Ron Johnson was appointed to City Council to fill Stein's position.
1993-09-30Census
(TIFF) (PDF)		 Population: 43,646 (1990)
1983-06-16Census
(TIFF) (PDF)		 Population: 49,567 (1980)
1981-03-02KRS 81.045 Filing
(TIFF) (PDF)		 MAPPABLE