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Florence mayor announces tax reduction, events and services; council votes to enter closed session on litigation
Summary
Mayor Julia Abishon reviewed a 3% reduction in real‑estate property tax for Florence residents, upcoming fall cleanup and seasonal events, and the council later voted to enter closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(c) to discuss pending litigation after a motion by Miss Whelan and a second by Mr. Wynne.
Mayor Julia Abishon updated the council and public on administrative items including a 3% reduction in the real‑estate property tax appearing on residents' tax bills, local payment options at the finance counter, city office holiday closures, and a calendar of fall and seasonal events.
Abishon said fall cleanup for Florence residents will run Oct. 13–19 with drop‑off at the public services maintenance facility, the annual leaf collection program will run Oct. 20–Dec. 18, and a household hazardous waste collection will be held Nov. 1 at Thomas More Stadium. The mayor also promoted Halloween Fest on Oct. 28 at Thomas More Stadium and said trick‑or‑treating is scheduled for Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
She provided phone numbers for public services and administration for residents seeking details and noted veterans programming and a holiday card contest with deadlines through Dec. 2.
Late in the caucus the council moved into a closed session. "Entertain a motion to go into closed session pursuant to KRS 61.8101 c litigation proposed or pending against or on behalf of the city," the mayor said. Miss Whelan moved to enter the closed session and Mr. Wynne seconded the motion. The chair called the vote; members answered "Aye," there were no recorded dissenting votes, and the motion carried.
The council recessed to closed session and the mayor said they would return to adjourn; no further public business was anticipated that night.
