Covington explores public‑safety sales tax, grant options to fund additional officer Council directed staff to develop voter materials and options to use a 0.1% public‑safety sales tax and grant funding to support hiring a new officer amid rising public‑safety costs; staff reported revenue estimates and a limited, short‑term grant available through 6/30/2028.

Covington is considering a new public-safety sales tax to address rising policing costs, but will the community support it?

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Covington weighs expanding license‑plate camera network amid emerging state limits The city heard evidence from law enforcement on the benefits of the Flock license‑plate camera network and gave staff direction to explore expansion while waiting for proposed state legislation that would shorten data retention and limit searches to felonies.

Covington's council is considering expanding its license-plate camera network after law enforcement reported a dramatic 44% drop in auto thefts, but new state legislation could change everything.

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