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Covington commissioners unanimously approve 2026–27 operating budget
Summary
The Covington Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance O-06-2026, the city's all-funds operating budget for fiscal year 2026/2027, after a roll-call vote on June 23, 2026. The meeting also passed a related 2025/2026 re-appropriation ordinance (O-05-2026).
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Covington voted unanimously on June 23, 2026 to adopt Ordinance O-06-2026, which appropriates and apportions the anticipated general fund and all other city revenues for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. The roll-call vote recorded Commissioners Acri, Downing, Smith and Mayor Ronald L. Washington in favor.
A related measure, Ordinance O-05-2026, amending the city's 2025/2026 budget and re-appropriating anticipated revenues, also passed unanimously on second reading. City Clerk Susan Ellis read the ordinance titles before motions were made; motions were seconded and approved by roll call without recorded opposition. The ordinances implement the "Recommended All Funds Operating Budget 2026/2027" and will guide departmental spending beginning July 1, 2026.
The zoning change for 2325 Madison Avenue (first reading O-xx-2026) was presented during the meeting but its ordinance number and a final vote were not specified in the transcript. Questions about line-item detail and departmental allocations were not recorded in the public minutes provided. The Board adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
