Covington City Council Meeting - March 10, 2026

The Covington City Council held a meeting on March 10, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and appointments. The council appointed members to the Human Services Commission and the Equity, Cultural, and Social Justice Commission, emphasizing community service and expertise relevant to their roles. A significant agenda item was the presentation and discussion of the proposed formation of the Covington Park and Recreation District, which would establish a dedicated property tax to fund park maintenance, improvements, and capital projects including sports field upgrades, trail expansions, and park amenities. The district would be funded initially by a 0.37% property tax, with a potential maximum of 0.75%, and would issue general obligation bonds estimated at $12.1 million over 20 years to finance capital improvements. The council also considered an ordinance to adopt a 0.1% criminal justice sales tax, expected to generate approximately $725,000 annually to support criminal justice programs, with the tax effective July 1, 2026, pending council approval. These measures reflect the council's focus on sustainable funding for community services and infrastructure enhancements. No votes on the park district formation or sales tax ordinance were recorded during this meeting, but consensus was reached to proceed with public information efforts regarding the park district.