The Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting scheduled for Nov. 10, 2026, included a first reading of a proposed $61.205 million general obligation bond issue to convert the former Fox Run Golf Course into a public park, and a consent agenda with multiple contract approvals, extensions and personnel appointments.

Discussion Points

•Multiple procurement and contract renewals/extensions were presented on the consent agenda; several personnel appointments were proposed via executive order.
•Presentation of Ordinance No. 964.3 as a first reading authorizing bonds to convert Fox Run Golf Course into a park.

Nov

November 04, 2026, KENTON COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA November 4, 2026 12:00 PM. Minutes

At its Nov. 4, 2026 meeting at the Kenton County Government Center, the Kenton County Parks & Recreation Commission received staff reports on recent events and programs: a senior picnic, the Fox Ridge Park groundbreaking storyboards and amenities, and recreation-program participation and Halloween event results.

Discussion Points

•Presentation of Fox Ridge Park storyboards and focused areas
•Seasonal program totals and volunteer/outreach outcomes
•Summary of Halloween Happenings attendance and food drive totals

Nov

November 04, 2026, KENTON COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA November 4, 2026 12:00 PM

The Kenton County Recreation Commission is scheduled to meet Nov. 4, 2026, at noon in Conference Room 5070 at the Kenton County Government Center to consider lease updates, an annual shelter-house reservation review, parks and capital-projects updates, recreation-program updates and 2027 meeting dates.

Discussion Points

•Agenda lists topic titles only; no recommendations or budget figures are provided.

Oct

October 27, 2026, Kenton County Fiscal Court Meeting Agenda - October 27, 2026

Kenton County Fiscal Court is scheduled to consider a police chief promotion, several executive orders appointing and terminating part-time staff, multiple grant and procurement approvals, and contract amendments at its October 27, 2026 meeting.

Oct

Oct 20th 2026 Council Caucus Meeting

Erlanger City Council caucus covered a proposal to adopt the stateramework for landlord-tenant law, questions about roadside traffic detectors, sidewalk budgeting and staffing, crosswalk flag tubes from an Eagle Scout project, and a proposed property-maintenance contest; the caucus adjourned after a voice vote.

Discussion Points

•Concerns about fairness where mold or code violations exist; suggested supporting residents with donated supplies and pairing with cleanup events.
•Contest would be judged on transformation with before-and-after photos; four $250 prizes suggested.
•Council member argued IRRLT provides clarity on habitability, notice, deposits, and retaliatory-eviction protections.
•Council members asked about cost, staff burden, and interactions with local ordinances.
•Council wants KYTC to explain whether data are continuous or processed periodically and to describe privacy safeguards.
•Devices described as traffic detectors that collect counts and signal-performance data and do not measure vehicle speeds or record video.
•Outreach/education to children may be needed for continuous use and program success.
•Presenter said IRRLT is an all-or-nothing opt-in under state law and enforcement is civil in court, not by city staff.
•Proposal to form a 2 3-person sidewalk crew dedicated to repairs and trip-hazard mitigation.
•Reference to past Precision Concrete study and possible redeployment of about $100,000 savings from Linwood funds.
•Tubes installed as an Eagle Scout project are empty; flags cost an estimated $6 $7 each.

Decisions

•No formal decision taken at caucus; first reading requested.
•Trial replacement set approved informally; no budget commitment made.

Directions

•Ask staff to develop logistics, timing and outreach if council wants to proceed.
•Invite a KYTC representative to the November meeting for a technical briefing.
•Place IRRLT on the agenda for first reading at the next regular meeting (request made by presenter).
•Public Works (Kevin Quinn) to provide staffing, phasing and cost details to council at a future meeting.
•Purchase one replacement set as a trial and ask staff (Lauren) to prepare education materials if council wants to continue.

Oct

October 14, 2026, Kenton County Fiscal Court Meeting Agenda - October 14, 2026. Minutes

Kenton County Fiscal Court met Oct. 14, 2026, and approved routine business including budget adjustments, construction pay applications and change orders for the Government Center Garage, multiple executive orders and a consent agenda of departmental grants and contracts. A public commenter demanded rescission of an updated open records policy and called for professional discipline of county attorneys; court members voted unanimously on all motions.

Discussion Points

•Change orders 19 and 20 are deducts totaling about $1.8 million due to direct purchasing and contingency release.
•Consent agenda included grants, purchases, renewals and contract actions.
•EO 26-110 reclassification of Animal Services and EO 26-113 appointment of Volunteer/Foster Coordinator were approved.
•EO 26-112 step increases for Emergency Communications were highlighted by staff as motivating for trainees.
•Grant funding will cover half of estimated $35,000 cost for a siren replacement in Crestview Hills.
•Judge/Executive recommended naming the new pavilion for Commissioner Draud; court approved unanimously.
•Nine staff volunteered to be trainers and will be APCO-certified.
•No questions were raised on the individual items during the meeting.
•Pay apps are reconciliations; pay app 35 includes a $100,000 partial retainage release.
•Secret Service will use the county EOC for an upcoming presidential visit.
•Tapke reported the office reviewed the bid protest and recommended proceeding with the authorization.
•Tapke stated the dispute is ongoing litigation and invited members to speak with her after the meeting.
•The protesting counsel had not responded by meeting time.
•Woodie alleged the county added unlawful requirements to its open records policy that conflict with the Kentucky Open Records Act and AG guidance.

Decisions

•Approve entire consent agenda as a block
•Approve listed executive orders and pavilion naming
•Approve pay applications and change orders
•Proceed with previously authorized award to Combined Public Communications, LLC

Oct

October 14, 2026, Kenton County Fiscal Court Meeting Agenda - October 14, 2026

Kenton County Fiscal Court's Oct. 14, 2026 agenda listed a contract-protest review, multiple construction pay applications and change orders for the county government center garage, a second-reading ordinance for a Whitehorse Freight tax credit, grant and procurement items, and a set of executive orders including appointments and personnel actions.

Discussion Points

•Budget adjustment resolution (26-01L) and ordinance second reading for Whitehorse Freight, LLC
•Contract-protest review by county attorney regarding Procurement No. 26-29
•Multiple pay applications and change orders for the Kenton County Government Center Garage
•Several procurement and grant acceptance items listed

Oct

𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 • 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞 "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞"

Hope Goen, a membership adviser at Silver Lake, described the facility’s growth since the 1990s and highlighted a 10,000-square-foot active entertainment center opened in early 2019 with rock-climbing walls, bowling, trampolines and other family amenities. She said the club draws members from Northern Kentucky and neighboring states and offers dual access with a nearby gym.

Discussion Points

•Clarification that some services are available without membership and members receive dual access to Better Bodies.
•Presentation of Silver Lake’s history and features by Hope Goen.

Oct

Oct 7th 2026 City Council Meeting

Erlanger City Council held its regular meeting Oct. 6, 2026. Council recognized Silver Lake as the business spotlight, honored State Representative Steve Doan with a KLC award, proclaimed Arbor Day, heard public comments about park concerns and a commercial gravel lot, reviewed capital projects and economic development updates, approved two public-works bids, and voted to move the Nov. meeting to the caucus night.

Discussion Points

•Alleged noncompliant gravel parking at a commercial property; coordination with county planning; requests for enforcement
•Arbor Day proclamation and Tree City USA designation
•Bid awards for Firehouse 3 and Hallam Avenue sidewalk
•Five small-business reimbursement grants awarded; additional grants in pipeline; confidential incoming relocations to create jobs and capital investment.
•KLC recognition of Representative Doan for municipal advocacy and House Bill progress
•Motions to adopt minutes and agenda
•Motion to reschedule Nov. meeting
•Open-records review revealed emails about odors; request for soil/water testing and MOU between city and foundation
•Removal of sidewalks from Linwood rebuild after public workshop; state approval to reduce Dalvik speed limit to 45 mph; planning for public-safety facility renovation
•Silver Lake's history and recent expansion; community partnership and events

Decisions

•Minutes and agenda adopted; two bids awarded; Nov. 3 meeting moved to caucus night

Directions

•Proceed with Linwood project without sidewalks
•Proceed with planning for public-safety facility
•Staff to partner with county planning on next steps

Sep

September 22, 2026, Kenton County Fiscal Court Meeting Agenda - September 22, 2026. Minutes

Kenton County Fiscal Court met Sept. 22, 2026; the court approved CDBG closeouts and a 2026 CDBG application, approved an IRB-based tax pilot for a relocating business, passed a budget-adjustment resolution, handled multiple consent-agenda contracts and personnel orders, and heard public comment urging later meeting times and expressing concern about Code of Ethics changes.

Discussion Points

•A citizen described recent Code of Ethics changes as a "significant relaxation."
•Bissell adoption-fee-waiver events occur roughly four times a year and have produced adoptions.
•Commissioner Draud pressed for more immediate fixes to Dixie Highway and suggested lane closures; staff noted the reconstruction is in the state's six-year plan and utility coordination is required.
•Commissioners asked about state TIF program sunsets and broader policy context.
•Commissioners asked clarifying questions about building age and repair scope.
•Froelicher described that funds supported peer-support salaries at Transitions Grateful Life Center.
•Greivenkamp explained the ordinance updates the county credit to match the KBI award and to carry forward if the occupational rate changes.
•Greivenkamp listed three adjustments and clarified the building repairs were budgeted.
•Integration planned with the Clerk's system to reduce errors.
•Multiple procurement and project items listed and approved as a block.
•New hire to start tomorrow; shelter population is high.
•No questions were raised on the Claims List or consent items.
•Parsons described the 15-year IRB, job projections (~50 jobs), and pilot-percentage split.
•Public requested later meeting times to allow working residents to attend.
•Public Works listed culvert replacement on Anderson Road, resurfacing awards, and Highwater Road slide repairs beginning about Oct. 5.
•Ramsey described a replacement of COBOL property-tax system and a design refresh for occupational-license payments.
•There were no public questions or comments at either hearing.

Decisions

•Consent agenda approved 4-0.
•Court approved closeout and application by unanimous voice vote.
•Court approved Resolution 26-01K on a unanimous voice vote.
•Court approved the agreement and pilot participation.
•No action at first reading; item to return for further consideration if scheduled.
•No formal action required; informational report.
•No formal change to meeting times or ethics rules during this meeting.
•No immediate lane closures or emergency actions recorded; project planning to continue.
•Report informational; implementation to continue.

Directions

•Departments to proceed with contract execution and solicitations as authorized.
•Public Works to continue coordination with KYTC and communications companies regarding manholes and funding/programming for Dixie Highway.
•Staff to coordinate with City of Covington on IRB paperwork.

Sep

September 22, 2026, Kenton County Fiscal Court Meeting Agenda - September 22, 2026

Kenton County Fiscal Court's Sept. 22, 2026 meeting agenda included two public hearings on Recovery KY CDBG closeouts and a 2026 application, a first reading of an economic development ordinance related to Whitehorse Freight LLC, several solicitations and contract awards for public works and facilities, and executive orders including proposed discretionary employee pay increases for 2026-27.

Sep

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Special meeting of the Erlanger City Council on 2026-09-08 considered and adopted a city ordinance setting the annual property tax framework for fiscal year 2026-2027 and allocating 12% of real estate tax revenue to a park improvement fund.

Discussion Points

•Presenter read ordinance language and stated tax rates (transcription unclear).
•Presenter stated 12% of real estate tax will be allocated to the park improvement fund.

Decisions

•Ordinance adopted by a 3-2 roll call vote; motion carried.

Sep

September 08, 2026, Kenton County Fiscal Court Meeting Agenda - September 8, 2026. Minutes

Kenton County Fiscal Court approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and named the new 225-acre park 'Fox Ridge Park,' adopted several ordinances including an updated ethics code amid public opposition, set 2026 tax rates, and received updates on a detention-center lawsuit and the police chief's departure.

Discussion Points

•Application prioritization for Percival Road resurfacing using flex funds (Spencer Stork).
•Chief Jones summarized departmental improvements and expressed gratitude.
•Commissioners discussed board member recruitment challenges and the frequency of ethics complaints in past years.
•Consent agenda items covered software renewals, grant applications, construction awards and equipment purchases.
•Construction mobilization planned Sept. 14; safety and phasing concerns (Michael Prus).
•County staff and the county attorney said conflicts and anti‑reprisal provisions remain enforceable (Joe Shriver; Stacy Tapke).
•Court members publicly thanked him for 11 years of service.
•Executive orders included appointments, one termination and an internal reorganization.
•Governor's emergency declaration establishes reimbursement pathway; county objects to fronting funds and seeking reimbursement.
•Master plan features after 612 public responses; emphasis on adaptive access and preserving natural areas (Gary Wolnitzek).
•Partial summary judgment in litigation on necessary medical care definitions.
•Project history and land-use restrictions tied to land-and-water conservation funds (Scott Gunning).
•Public commenters argued the ordinance reduces the size and independence of the ethics commission and eliminates whistleblower protections (Michael Staverman; Greta Ellenbaas/Elise Sebastian).
•Treasurer explanation that 11.3 cents is compensating rate lower than 2025's 11.5 cents due to valuation growth.

Decisions

•Accept $238,497 reimbursement via Resolution 26‑21.
•Adopt Ordinance 121.51 at second reading as recorded.
•Adopt Ordinance 226.33 setting 2026 tax rates.
•Approve consent agenda and executive orders as listed.
•Approve first GMP for Prus Construction; adopt name 'Fox Ridge Park' via Resolution 26-22.
•Continue litigation and advocacy; no acceptance of reimbursement pathway as final solution.

Directions

•County Attorney to make textual corrections already noted and staff to publish the corrected ordinance text.
•County legal team to continue pursuing direct billing model with the State; track administrative burden and costs.
•Departments to proceed with contract execution and scheduling and to keep the court informed.
•Public Works to coordinate with KYTC and schedule resurfacing work.
•Staff to be available for individual follow‑up conversations with concerned residents.
•Staff to publish closure and mobilization schedule and safety guidance prior to Sept. 14 mobilization.

Sep

𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 • 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲

Remarks delivered during a public comment period in Erlanger City: local coaches and business operators described Premier Athletics as a family-run youth sports program serving the community for nearly 30 years and praised the role of sports in building friendships and confidence. The transcript does not specify the meeting date or governing body.

Discussion Points

•Premier Athletics presented its services and community role.
•Speaker emphasized social and confidence benefits of youth sports.

Sep

September 1st 2026 City Council Meeting

Erlanger City Council met Sept. 1, 2026; council approved raises for mayor and council, reviewed tax and park-fund rates, authorized several easements and disposals, heard public comment on a Linwood Avenue sidewalk and received multiple project updates.

Discussion Points

•Acknowledgement of donor Nancy Havercamp and the Matt Havercamp Foundation.
•Arguments for increasing pay to reduce economic barriers to running for office.
•Continuation of 12% allocation to Park Improvement Fund since 2021.
•Disposition method for surplus public-works equipment (auction/trade).
•Donation of K-9 Sammo and background of prior canine program status.
•Opposition citing election-year timing and preference to let future council decide.
•Premier Athletics background, years in business, programming and community impact.
•Proposed compensating rates for real estate and personal property.
•Resident concerns about disruption, tree roots and lack of pedestrian demand on Linwood Avenue.
•Staff explained outreach and scheduled a Sept. 23 public workshop to collect resident feedback.
•Stonemark/Forest Lawn easement location clarification requested and provided.
•T‑Mobile easement terms (vegetation removal/fence replacement).

Decisions

•First reading recorded; no vote taken.
•Municipal orders adopted; proceed to implementation.
•Ordinance adopted by roll call; effective dates specified in ordinance.
•Presentation accepted; no formal council action required.

Directions

•Hold public workshop Sept. 23, 8:00–12:00 and 14:00–18:00 on Linwood Avenue.
•Proceed with auction listings and execute easement documents.

Aug

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Special caucus meeting of Erlanger City Council covering proposed 2026 compensating tax rates, removal of an Eons memorandum of understanding from the agenda amid conflict-of-interest questions, and the removal of Flock cameras after a MeetNKY pilot.

Discussion Points

•Chief said Flock contributed to some investigative work but is only one tool; public opposition and costs influenced the non-renewal decision.
•Council members debated revenue deltas under alternate rates and recalled a prior $1.4 million assessed-value correction that affected compensating-rate calculations.
•Data retention was described as historically 30 days and recently reduced to seven days; no specific federal statute was cited.
•Flock access originated through a MeetNKY pilot; MeetNKY funded four cameras and provided an additional pilot camera on Commonwealth.
•Franchise fee on utilities was suggested as another broadly applied revenue mechanism.
•Insurance-premium tax reduction (~$140k–$150k) was already factored into next year's revenue projections.
•Kara Kramer explained tangible property is business equipment and that assessments can decline due to depreciation or relocation rather than business departures.
•Speaker argued MOU language could obligate the city to accept donor conditions and could institutionalize coordination that uses city resources for nonprofit purposes.
•Speaker expressed concern the mayor's role as president of Eons Preserve Inc. creates a potential conflict and asked whether the mayor would recuse from related actions.

Decisions

•Administration decided not to renew the Flock subscription and to remove deployed cameras; no council vote recorded in the caucus transcript.

Directions

•Administration to prepare ordinance and supporting memo for first reading next Tuesday and schedule special meeting on Sept. 8 to complete second reading.
•Administration to revise the MOU and consider safeguards, independent legal review, and clarity on signature/recusal authority.
•Staff instructed to pack and store hardware until Flock retrieves it and to follow up with Sergeant Otten and Assistant Chief Clark regarding hardware removal.

Aug

August 12, 2026, KENTON COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA August 12, 2026 12:00 PM. Minutes

Meeting minutes of the Kenton County Parks & Recreation Commission on Aug. 12, 2026, recorded program and project notes and approved adjournment; Rhonda Ritzi submitted the minutes.

Discussion Points

•GMP first phase scope noted as earthwork and utilities.
•Program participation totals reported: 52 programs, 5,889 participants.

Decisions

•Meeting adjourned following motion; full vote tally not provided.

Aug

Aug 4th 2026 City Council Meeting

Erlanger City Council met on 2026-08-04. Council removed an item (an MOA) from the agenda at a member's request, heard public comment about a recent traffic-calming project on Narrows, spotlighted longtime local business Gary Williams Martial Arts, reviewed capital projects and bids, and approved an ordinance supplement, a municipal order and a $35,000 KYTC MOA for Sky Drive.

Discussion Points

•Clerk recorded roll-call vote removing item
•Collier said it was a two-year contract paid by MeetNKY for four cameras and the city chose not to pick it up this year
•Council asked whether the MeetNKY-Flock contract was one- or two-years, arrests attributable to Flock data, chief's recommendation, city attorney involvement
•Council raised liability concern if engineering recommendations were ignored and suggested possibly getting a second engineering opinion
•Detailed scope: full-depth repair, curb replacement and new asphalt for specified streets
•Eads framed the business as a long-term community contributor
•Grant: $35,000 LAR funding secured for Sky Drive, staff credited with application work
•Maker argued the Eons MOU arrived too late for council and public review
•Maker requested public forum (caucus) to ask questions
•Residents reported multiple complaints and backup at school times following speed reductions and new stop signs on Narrows
•Staff said a Vioxx traffic study recommended slowing traffic to 25 mph at the curve and adding crosswalks/stop signs
•Williams described specific programs and family connection to Erlanger

Decisions

•Item 4 removed from tonight's agenda; add to next caucus meeting for public discussion
•KYTC MOA for Sky Drive approved; bid awards noted

Directions

•Staff to continue collecting speed-data and monitor school-time impacts; follow-up discussion anticipated
•Staff to gather detailed answers from police and counsel and circulate them to council
•Staff to post start dates and submittals; project admin to coordinate construction and reporting

Jul

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Erlanger City Council caucus heard extensive discussion on a proposed front‑yard fencing accommodation process for residents with disabilities, a resident presentation urging traffic-calming measures on Sherborne Drive, debate over a proposed ordinance to change mayor and council pay, and a memorandum of understanding for the Eons Preserve nonprofit. Council agreed to pursue a simple application and public education for reasonable accommodations and to review traffic-engineering options; several items were slated for follow-up or future municipal order.

Discussion Points

•City speed monitoring shows high rates of speeding on Sherborne Drive, with the 85th percentile speed at 31 mph near the lower section and ~71% of drivers exceeding posted limit.
•Competing pay proposals discussed, including an alternative suggestion to set mayor pay at $22,000.
•Concern that ordinance language read like job qualifications and could be inappropriate.
•Council does not intend immediate zoning changes; goal is administrative clarity and accessibility.
•Donations placed on city property would become city property and may create maintenance obligations; donors may set aside maintenance funds.
•Memorandum intended to formalize relationship between Eons Preserve Inc. and the city and to document how donations and easements will be handled.
•Need for simple application and public education so residents can request reasonable accommodations for front‑yard fences and other disability needs.
•PDS FAQ exists; PDS refers accommodation requests to city administrator and city attorney rather than deciding zoning changes.
•Resident recommended an independent traffic‑engineering study and several low‑cost improvements.

Decisions

•Council agreed to review the drafted application; no ordinance vote taken.
•Council agreed to solicit a cost estimate; no funding decision at caucus.
•Council expected to adopt memorandum by municipal order at a future meeting; no adoption recorded at caucus.
•No adoption or vote recorded at caucus.

Directions

•Councilwoman Fields to draft a plain‑language application template.
•Mayor to consult with city engineer about potential inclusion in road budget.
•One council member to present competing legislation at the next meeting; suggestion to table until after election cycle.
•Staff to email the memorandum to council; prepare a municipal order for adoption and subsequent project‑specific orders or resolutions.
•Staff to estimate cost and scope for a comprehensive independent traffic engineering analysis.
•Staff to post and link materials and include steps for applicants to contact city/PDS.
•Staff to research comparable agreements and procurement implications.

Jul

July 14, 2026, Kenton County Fiscal Court Meeting Agenda - July 14, 2026. Minutes

Kenton County Fiscal Court heard a presentation from Chief of Police Spike Jones proposing bids for automated license plate readers (ALPRs) at county parks and the jail; the court took no action after extensive public comment raising privacy, security, and vendor concerns. The court approved routine resolutions, a roads maintenance list, a consent agenda, several executive orders, and heard administrative reports on the jail substance-abuse program and emergency communications.

Discussion Points

•Chief Jones presented packet, draft policy and local anecdotes supporting ALPRs
•Commissioners asked about facial recognition, CJIS access, retention, MDT access and misuse penalties
•Court approved each item by voice vote with no recorded dissent.
•DOCJT moved significant training hours online; cooling centers opened with municipal partners and foundation support; siren functioning verified.
•Multiple residents urged rejection/pause citing privacy vulnerabilities and vendor security incidents
•Program served 368 people since Feb 2025; 149 were court-ordered; program scored 100% on DBHDID evaluation.
•Resolutions and consent items presented as routine; Treasurer and department reps summarized purpose.

Decisions

•All listed items approved unanimously (4-0)
•Continue program operations; seek alternative funding after CORE grant loss.
•No procurement decision made at this meeting

Directions

•Schedule additional public engagement and legal/technical review before any solicitation
•Staff to gather vendor details, count existing ALPRs in-county and neighboring jurisdictions

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