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Analysis finds Somerset has the lowest occupational tax in the state of cities of its size; second reading will be May 29 Somerset City Council heard the first reading Monday of an ordinance that would make Somerset more competitive with … [Read more...] about Somerset City Council hears first reading of occupational tax increase 

Somerset City Council has adopted new requirements for citizens who wish to speak at the council's regular bi-monthly meetings. Effective Monday, March 24, 2025, pursuant to Municipal Order 25-02 passed unanimously at the last meeting, the … [Read more...] about Somerset City Council adopts new guidelines for citizen comments

If passed, ordinance would prohibit standing in medians, approaching vehicles In response to growing concerns about pedestrians standing in medians and approaching traveling vehicles on local roadways, Somerset Mayor Alan Keck brought an ordinance … [Read more...] about Somerset mayor proposes ordinance to address safety concerns created by panhandling

Comprehensive planning committee seeks feedback from residents The City of Somerset is planning for the future and looking to residents for feedback as it creates a roadmap to the year 2050. Somerset Mayor Alan Keck and the Somerset City … [Read more...] about Somerset 2050: City of Somerset begins building roadmap to the future

somersetkyleads.com/city-of-somerset-receives-downtown-of-the-year-award-at-annual-soar-gala/April 29, 2024 SPEDA nominates city leadership for its success in revitalizing downtown For its efforts to breathe new life into downtown Somerset and … [Read more...] about City of Somerset receives Downtown of the Year Award at annual SOAR Gala

Auditors praise city accounting, clerk’s teams for procedural excellence Lexington-based RFH CPAs delivered another clean audit report at Monday’s Somerset City Council meeting, the eighth in a row for this city managing a budget of nearly $99 … [Read more...] about Eight years running: Another clean audit report for the City of Somerset