Property Tax Bills

Fiscal Year 24-25

The Fort Wright City Council has authorized a substantial reduction in the City’s property tax rate for fiscal year 2024-25. This action reduces real property tax rates to the lowest tax rate imposed in more than a decade, a reflection of the City’s commitment to fiscal management and the responsible stewardship of tax payer dollars.

You can view the historical rates here.

City Council voted unanimously to lower the current Real Property Tax Rate of $2.48 per one thousand dollars of assessed value to $2.15 per one thousand dollars of assessed value. This reduction reflects a 13.31% decrease in the rate and rolls the property tax rate back to 2009 – a time when the country was still recovering from the nationwide financial crisis of 2008 and we had historically some of the lowest property tax rates in the last 15 years.

As always, the meeting was open to the public and held at City Hall.

Property tax bills are expected to be mailed to property owners by early to mid November, and are due by 5 pm on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. Postmarks will be accepted.

Anyone with questions or concerns may contact us at City Hall at 859.331.1700 or email us at info@fortwrightky.gov.

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South Hills Civic Club

Small Event Venue

South Hills Civic Club, located at 10 Bluegrass Avenue, has been renovated and is available for rental. The facility accommodates up to 80 individuals seated and is the perfect place to host your family and friends.

To learn more about rental availability and fees visit our website by clicking here.

Fort Wright Historical Photo

Intersection of Dixie Highway & Rivard Drive

January 1983

The City of Fort Wright will recognize Halloween Trick or Treat on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Residents wishing to participate are encouraged to turn your porch lights on between these hours to welcome all the little ghosts and goblins in search of sweet treats.

Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. Remember to roll your clocks back one hour.

UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

The Fort Wright City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 pm. Meetings are held at City Hall in the Council Chambers, located at 409 Kyles Lane. All meetings are open to the public.

Wed - November 6th, 2024

City Council Meeting

Wed - November 20th, 2024

City Caucus Meeting

Haven't been tuned into your local government's activities lately? No worries, you can catch up quickly by visiting our website, and/or any of our social media pages.



A special thank you to everyone who came out to support our recent Blood Drive in partnership with Hoxworth Blood Center. As you may know Hoxworth is the sole provider of blood products to over 30 hospitals in our area.

Per the feedback from Hoxworth, our October Blood Drive helped 27 patients receive blood and blood products in our community. It truly is a life saving event! Thank you to all who donate! For those wishing to get more information about how to become a donor visit www.hoxworth.org.

Mark Your Holiday Calendars

Monday, December 2nd, 2024

Santa's Mailbox Arrives

Send your Letters to the North Pole!

Saturday, December 7th, 2024

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

6 pm at City Hall

Saturday, December 14th, 2024

Santa's Neighborhood Visit

Begins at 2 pm

Holly Jolly City of Fort Wright Day

Behringer Crawford Museum

Details TBA

Kenton County

CodeRED Program

If you are interested in receiving alerts when emergency situations arise in the geographic area around your home, we encourage you sign up for the Kenton County CodeRED Alert Program. 

CodeRED is an emergency notification system that is available to all residents of Kenton County. In the event of an emergency, local Police, Fire, and/or Emergency Management Personnel notify the Emergency Communications Center of the need for an alert and that information is pushed out through CodeRED.  

Emergencies could include but are not limited to the following: Fires, Floods, Amber Alerts, Shelter in Place Directives, Boil Water Advisories, and Evacuation Notices.   

You can sign up for CodeRED by downloading the App through Google Play or the IOS App Store. If you want additional information on how CodeRED operates, visit the Kenton County Fiscal Court's Website by clicking here.

NOW HIRING

We're hiring both Full-Time and Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedics in the Fort Wright Fire/EMS Department. To learn more about employment opportunities and how to be part of the WRIGHT TEAM click here.

Pictured above from left to right is Councilman Jay Weber, Councilman Dave Abeln, Ethics Board Alternate Member Katie Baker, Mayor Dave Hatter, Councilwoman Margie Witt, Councilman Scott Wall, Ethics Board Member Adam Feinauer, Councilman Jason Collins.

Absent due to scheduling conflicts: Councilman Bernie Wessels, and Ethics Board Member's Tim Theissen and Joe Nienaber, JR.

CITY OF FORT WRIGHT, KY

RE-CERTIFIED AS KLC

CITY OF ETHICS

The City of Fort Wright, KY has officially been re-certified as a member of the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) Certified City of Ethics Program.

The City of Ethics Program was created by KLC to recognize Cities and City Officials that have adopted principles and procedures that offer guidance on ethical issues. It also serves as a mechanism to resolve complaints at the local level.

The mandatory program training, a key component of the Certified City of Ethics Program, plays a crucial role in enhancing the ethical awareness and behavior of City Officials, Staff, and Board Members. This not only fosters greater public trust and confidence in City government but also ensures that Fort Wright's operations are conducted within the highest standards of integrity. By participating in this program, the City of Fort Wright continues the tradition of being a part of a distinguished and small group of Cities in the Commonwealth that prioritize transparency, accountability, and ethical governance.

At a meeting held recently City Officials participated in the Certified City of Ethics Training Program, facilitated by KLC Personnel Services Attorney Michael Simon. This significant achievement under the Kentucky League of Cities Certified City of Ethics Program is a testament to Fort Wright's commitment to ethical governance and accountability. By continuing to participate in this program, Fort Wright has demonstrated its dedication to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in its operations.

As part of the program Fort Wright City Officials, individually and as a group, agree to subscribe to the following ethical principals and pledge to conduct city affairs accordingly:

·   Serve the public interest, not their own;

·   Be ethical and professional;

·   Communicate effectively and respectfully;

·   Fulfill the duties and responsibilities of public office;

·   Be fiscally responsible with City resources;

·   Create an environment of honesty, openness, and integrity. 

Fort Wright residents and businesses expect and deserve efficiency, inclusiveness, and ethical leadership from their local government and the Fort Wright Mayor, City Council, and Staff take seriously these ethical commitments and obligations.

We are extremely proud to be re-certified as a City of Ethics for the second time by the Kentucky League of Cities.

Halloween Safety Habits

Each year, Halloween is celebrated with trick-or-treating, parties, candy, and sometimes, drinking. To stay safe, follow these 7 ghoulishly good tips for drivers, pedestrians, partygoers and party hosts.

Trick-or-Treating

Drivers should be aware that around Halloween, there will likely be more pedestrians on the roads and in unexpected places.

Safety Tips for Drivers

•Be alert for trick-or-treaters and other pedestrians.

•Slow down and scan the road. Remember: Slower speeds save lives.

•Watch for young trick-or-treaters in unexpected places. Children may be unaware of traffic and dart into the street unexpectedly.

•If you see a drunk driver, contact law enforcement.

Safety Tips for Pedestrians

•Before festivities begin, create a “buddy system” to get each other home safely and

prevent walking alone.

•Follow the rules of the road and obey signs and signals.

•If possible, cross streets at crosswalks or intersections. Look for cars in all directions,

including those turning left or right.

City of Fort Wright

859.331.1700

info@fortwright.com

www.fortwrighcom