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Covington council places Metropolitan Park District measure on August ballot
Summary
On April 28 the Covington City Council voted to place a proposition to create a Covington Park and Recreation District on the Aug. 4, 2026 ballot, approved explanatory pamphlet language, and appointed pro- and con-committees; the proposal would levy $0.37 per $1,000 assessed value to fund parks, trails and a community center plan.
The Covington City Council voted April 28 to place a proposition on the Aug. 4, 2026 ballot to create a Covington Park and Recreation District (a Metropolitan Park District) and approved the explanatory language that will appear in the voters’ pamphlet.
Council member Jennifer moved to place the measure on the ballot; Beth seconded the motion and the council approved it by voice vote. Staff told the council the draft levy would be $0.37 per $1,000 of assessed value — roughly half the statutory cap of $0.75 per $1,000 — and that the…
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