Covington board approves fee changes, rezoning and citywide cybersecurity policy

Feb 24, 2026

At its Feb. 24 meeting, Covington's Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a fee-schedule ordinance, rezoned property south of Burnett Lane to allow moderate-density housing, adopted a citywide cybersecurity policy and accepted a sales-tax report showing a slight decline.

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The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Covington met Feb. 24, 2026, and approved three major items: an administrative fee-schedule ordinance, a rezoning for a parcel south of Burnett Lane, and a resolution adopting a citywide cybersecurity policy. Recorder‑Treasurer Lisa Elam told the board that November sales tax receipts totaled $412,281, a decrease of $18,496 (−4.3%), and year‑to‑date collections were $2,033,144, down $21,698 (−1.1%).

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