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Covington council reviews proposed downtown mural; artist to seek BZA approval
Summary
Councilmember Julie Blumenstock presented cost estimates for a proposed downtown mural on Jan. 20, 2026. Artist Dawn Babylon and the building owner attended; council members said the renderings looked good and were told the proposal will likely require BZA approval and fundraising.
At the Jan. 20 meeting, Councilmember Julie Blumenstock reviewed estimated costs for a proposed mural and introduced artist Dawn Babylon, who attended with the building owner in support of the project.
Council President Martin Leistner said the drawing renderings "looked very nice," and Administrator Jordan Hodges advised that the mural will likely need approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) before council action. Blumenstock said she will begin soliciting donations to support the project and preparing the necessary BZA applications and paperwork.
The minutes show this as an early-stage proposal; no formal vote or funding commitment was recorded. The project’s next procedural step is BZA review and any associated permitting or council consideration following that review.
