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Government

  • La Grange police crack down on street parking

    Park your car on La Grange streets and you may find surprise waiting when you return — a ticket, courtesy of city police.

    La Grange Police Chief Kevin Collett said officers hope to reduce the number of illegally-parked vehicles lining city streets by issuing more parking tickets. 

    According to city regulations passed in 2011, vehicles must be parked in driveways or pull-off areas unless no space is available.

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  • City employees will pay more for insurance

    The city of La Grange could save more than $30,000 after city council voted to change insurance benefits Aug. 6.

    About 24 full-time city employees previously paid 5 percent of their premiums, but will now pay 10 percent, doubling their monthly expense.

    While many workers across the country have faced rising healthcare costs, La Grange employees pay less than national averages, according to council member Jason Taylor.

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  • Oldham County jail is falling apart

    Buckets catch rain leaking inside from the roof. Paint peels from the walls and  cinder blocks are so saturated they squirt water. 

    Oldham County’s jail is overcrowded and officials say it is in desperate need of repair.

    Jailer Mike Simpson said the facility is licensed to house 115, but averages more than 130 inmates daily.

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  • Mayor scraps proposal for 1% tax on employee wages

    UPDATED >>> Mayor Bill Lammlein announced today (Thursday, Aug. 16) that he is taking the compensation tax off the table.

    "I'd like to give my city council members more time to find other ways to resolve this fiscal issue," he said.

    The proposed ordinance will not be on the Sept. 4 city council agenda.

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    If you work in La Grange, you may soon pay a tax on your wages to the city.

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  • La Grange council to discuss proposed compensation tax Monday

    If you work in La Grange, you may soon find yourself paying a compensation tax to the city government.

    La Grange City Council is considering adding a 1 percent occupational tax to help pay down the city's bond used to purchase Oldham Reserve.

    The $6 million bond is now $8.2 million including interest, and payment is due in two years.

    The tax will be levied on each person working inside city limits. Under state law, some businesses are exempt, including banks, election workers and life insurance companies.

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  • Total burn ban lifted

    The total burn ban for Oldham County has been lifted.

    Judge-Executive David Voegele, in agreement with Oldham County fire chiefs, has lifted the total burn ban effective immediately. 

    This means that while a ban on most outside burning continues statewide until at least Sept. 30, it is now permissible in Oldham County to resume agricultural and recreational burning, including campfires and outside cooking. 

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  • Primary election 2012: Candidate and voting info

    The primary election is Tuesday, May 22. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    For information on polling locations and for a sample ballot, visit the Oldham County Clerk's website.

    Races:

    U.S. 4th Congressional District

    Oldham County Circuit Clerk

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  • Two seek GOP nod for state representative

    Republicans will also vote on a candidate for state representative in the 47th district, choosing between T.K. Broecker and Charity Wolf-Edmonston. 

    Democratic incumbent Rick Rand is running uncontested.

    Broecker emphasizes his business experience and said it is time for the legislature to change and make Kentucky a better place to live.

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  • Four seek circuit clerk’s position

    The four Republican candidates for Oldham circuit court clerk all have one thing in common – a lengthy career in various public service roles. 

    In recent weeks, the candidates, Steve Greenwell, Steve Kaelin, Suzette Kimbell and Rick Rash, have participated in two candidate forums in order to meet voters. 

    Some of the most interested voters are those who currently work in the Oldham County courthouse.

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  • Residents petition for special election to expand liquor sales

    Alcohol sales in La Grange could expand, depending on the outcome of a special election this summer.

    More than 400 people signed a petition requesting the special election, which will allow La Grange voters to decide if they want to make the city “wet.”

    The special election is set for July 24.

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