May 15, 2020
COVID-19 information from the City of Blue Ash
Inside this issue:

  • Blue Ash FD, PD, and area first responders honor Sycamore seniors
  • Hamilton County announces small business relief program
  • Blue Ash helps restaurants adhere to social distancing guidelines
  • Councilmember announces resignation: “I will truly miss everyone”
  • Public Works Week starts Sunday
Local first responders honor 2020 graduates
with video
Blue Ash, Montgomery, and Sycamore Township Fire, Police and EMS recently banded together to create a video to honor Sycamore High School graduating seniors. Drone footage was taken as firefighters, officers and EMS workers brought their official vehicles to the Sycamore Football Stadium to create a visually stunning formation of ladder trucks, ambulances, and police cars, complete with flashing lights. Read more and click the picture above to view the video.
Blue Ash assists restaurants with outdoor dining
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The City of Blue Ash is offering help to restaurants and eateries that need more space to accommodate social distancing guidelines. Under the City Manager’s Emergency Declaration, the City will allow temporary, case-by-case modifications to food establishments to use parking areas and other areas outside to accommodate outdoor dining. Email Community Development Director Dan Johnson for more information, djohnson@blueash.com.
Hamilton County small business relief program
Hamilton County is now offering a small business relief program. Eligible small businesses can apply for up to $10,000 to use for working capital such as payroll, rent, and other fixed costs. The County is utilizing $5 million of its CARES Act allotment for the first round of assistance.  Read more.
Councilmember announces resignation
City of Blue Ash Councilmember Nikki Yasbeck-Schwieter has announced her resignation effective on June 1.
In a letter to fellow councilmembers and City Administrators, Yasbeck-Schwieter said the decision is due to a move outside of the City of Blue Ash.
“I appreciate and feel honored to have been given the opportunity to work with such a gifted team of people,” Yasbeck-Schwieter said in her resignation letter. “I will truly miss everyone.” Read more.
Public Works Week starts Sunday
The City of Blue Ash's Public Works Department continues to provide a full slate of services during the pandemic. Unfortunately, the annual Touch-A-Truck event had to be cancelled this year, but families can still check out pictures and videos of the big trucks and equipment in action here and on social media throughout Public Works Week, May 17-23.
A message from Parks and Recreation
The Blue Ash Parks and Recreation Department is evaluating the Governor’s May 14 announcement regarding the opening of community pools and other programming. The team will be examining all regulations and communicating with local health officials to determine the proper direction for City of Blue Ash Recreation Center operations, day camps, tennis and other programming. Read more on Facebook.
COVID-19 information
Find COVID-19 related information and updates at the Blue Ash COVID-19 webpage . It contains answers to many questions you may have and helpful links. It is being updated as events unfold.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to bring you City services while also taking steps to keep citizens and employees safe during these unprecedented times.

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