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Covington council moves to refine park‑district options after survey shows support for parks and rec upgrades
Summary
After a city survey showed top interest in a new aquatics center and park upgrades, Covington council directed staff to refine Metropolitan Park District scenarios for an August 2026 ballot, aiming to balance upfront capital and operating needs while testing voter appetite for a modest initial levy.
Covington — City leaders told staff to refine options this week for forming a Metropolitan Park District (MPD) after a year of outreach and a resident survey showing strong interest in park and recreation investments.
The MPD discussion centered on survey responses from 393 people (253 identifying as Covington residents), who ranked a new aquatics and recreation center, upgrades at Covington Community Park, Jenkins Creek trail and park improvements, and expanded park maintenance as the top priorities. Staff presented three illustrative levy scenarios: about $0.23,…
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