CITY NEWS, EVENTS & UPDATES
Small Business Grant Applications
Now accepting applications
Date Due: November 12, 2021
Max Amount: $5,000
City of Union Strategic Initiatives
The City Commission is dedicated to maintaining the small-town appeal of Union while managing the city’s rapid growth. The population has climbed from a mere 233 people in 1970 to 7,416 people in 2020. Aligned with city values and successful management, the...
Mayor is “Principal for a Day”
When Boone County Schools Superintendent, Matt Turner, asked City of Union Mayor Larry Solomon to be “Principal for a Day”, the mayor agreed only if he could be “Principal for a Day” at Ryle High School. On September 17, 2021, Ryle High School Principal Matt Shafer...
Union Is The Place To Be In Boone County!
The City of Union is rated “#1 in best places to live in Boone County”[1]. Union offers a low cost of living with a high quality of family-oriented lifestyle that appeals to younger, higher income professionals with families, as well as 55 and older retirees,...
City of Union Lowers Tax Rate
During the September 8, 2021 City of Union Commission Special Meeting, a vote took place to reduce the city’s 2021- 2022 real property tax rate from .216 to .206 per $100 of valuation. The measure passed 5-0. Present Wednesday evening were Mayor Larry Solomon and...
City of Union Photo Contest
We are proud of our beautiful and welcoming city! And we are excited to invite local residents to help capture the small town charm of our growing community. Submit your favorite photos of Union Please submit digital, color photos in JPEG or PNG format with a high...
City of Union Announces Addition of 159 Acres
Mayor Larry K. Solomon has announced the completion of annexation proceedings which will annex the historic Kahmann Farm into the City of Union. The family farm is approximately 159 acres and once developed, will provide direct access to the Ballyshannon Middle...
City of Union Passes Resolution Authorizing Utility Grant Assistance
Union, KY- At the March meeting of the Union City Commission on March 1, the City passed Resolution No. 2021-07.This resolution authorizes the City of Union to use federal community block development grant funds for residents who have fallen behind on utility bills....
City of Union Releases Virtual Mt. Zion Road Dedication
The City of Union has released a video dedication ceremony for the recently completed KY536/Mt. Zion Road Project. The city had planned for a dedication ceremony in November, but due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the in-person dedication was cancelled. The entire virtual...
Union Announces Honor Banner Program to Recognize Local Veterans
The City of Union is proud to announce the Military Honor Banner Program. This initiative, brought forward by Commissioner and US Army Veteran Jeremy Ramage and supported by the Mayor and City Commission, gives residents and businesses the opportunity to honor...
NEWS RELEASES
2020 Press Releases
Union Cancels Breakfast with Santa for 2020
Halloween Times Announced in Union For 2020
City of Union Announces Small Business Grant Program
City of Union Held A Ribbon Cutting for Buffalo Wings and Rings-Union
Union is Fastest Growing City in Boone County
City Announces Cancellation of Union Celebrates America Event
Archived Press Releases
2019
Breakfast With Santa 2019
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Benchmark Physical Therapy
Everman Promoted to Clerk
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Orange Theory Fitness-Union
Wulfe Brothers Band to Perform at Union Celebrates America
Union to Hold Celebrate America Parade
Road Closures for Union Celebrates America Parade
Union to Hold Second Business Mixer
Union Announces 2019 City Events
Union Holds Ribbon Cutting for Central Bank
Union Holds Annual Fish Fry Event
City of Union Proclaims Lady Raiders Basketball Day in City
City to Hold Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2018
Official City Statement Regarding Recent Town Center Developments
Road Closures For Union Celebrates America
Union Announces Food Vendors for Union Celebrates America
City of Union To Hold Groundbreaking for Story Point
Union Announces Band for Union Celebrates America
Linda and Randy Barlow Honored as Grand Marshals for Union Celebrates America
Join the Union Celebrates America Parade
City of Union Holds Ribbon Cutting for Kitchen1883
Gray Middle School Students Recognized for Winning Flag Design
City Passes Resolution in Support of POST
Commission Approves RFQ For Town Center
City of Union To Hold Spring Drug Take Back Day Event
Date Set for Annual City of Union Fish Fry
City to Hold Annual Easter Egg Hunt Event
City Announces 2018 City Events Schedule
2017
City Receives Sidewalk Grant from KLC
December Commission Meeting Summary
City of Union To Hold Breakfast with Santa
City of Union to Serve as Dropoff Point for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Commission Declares Building Surplus Property
Union Commission Recognizes Former Kroger Manager
City Holds Ribbon Cutting For Flying Olive Bluegrass
2017 Tax Rate Announcement
Union Hosts Annual Salmon 5K Run
Storypoint Approval Moves Forward
Wahoff Named City Clerk
Everman Promoted to Assistant
Hinkle Promoted to Director
Plummer Hired As City Administrator
City Conducts Heroin Addiction Awareness Campaign
City Receives Flag Box as Eagle Project
City Announces 2017 City Events
Members Appointed to Economic Development Committee
2016
City of Union Adopts Nuisance Ordinance
Update on Funding for Boone County Planning Commission
City Selling Discounted Perfect North Tickets
City to Hold Annual Breakfast with Santa 11-30-2016
Mayor Conducts Important Cookie Vote 11-8-2016
City Welcomes Union Salon Suites with Ribbon Cutting 10-24-2016
Mt. Zion/US 42 Road Paving Update