Wilder Kentucky

At its July 6, 2026 meeting, the Wilder City Council approved the minutes from its June 15 meeting and received updates on several ongoing infrastructure, public safety, and community development initiatives. City officials reported continued progress on the  Brentwood Hills Drive culvert replacement project , noting that utility coordination, engineering work, and procurement remain on schedule a...

At its June 22, 2026 meeting, the Wilder Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from its previous meeting and focused almost entirely on review of the  Stage One and Stage Two Development Plan for the redevelopment of the former Bobby Mackey’s site  along Licking Pike. Representatives for the project, including civil engineering staff, presented plans for the new facility and answered...

At its June 15, 2026 meeting, the Wilder City Council approved the minutes from the June 1 meeting and opened with community announcements highlighting upcoming summer programming and city events. Mayor Valerie Boggess welcomed residents and recognized community engagement, including introductions from prospective city council candidates  Greg Adams  and  Craig Kirk , who addressed council regardi...

At its June 1, 2026 meeting, the Wilder City Council approved previous meeting minutes, welcomed newly hired firefighter-paramedic  Kevin Smith , and formally swore him into office. City officials noted that Smith joins the department after serving with Campbell Fire Rescue and fills a position the city had been working to staff for an extended period. Council then received the first reading of  O...

The Wilder City Council meeting on May 4, 2026, opened with an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the April 6 meeting minutes. A major focus of the meeting was a presentation from city engineers regarding a recent culvert failure near Bentwood Drive, which caused a sinkhole and prompted emergency response efforts. Engineers walked council and residents through the timelin...

The Wilder City Council meeting on April 6, 2026 began with approval of prior meeting minutes and a guest introduction from Andy Schabell, candidate for Campbell County Judge Executive, who discussed regional growth challenges, infrastructure concerns, and the need for stronger county partnerships . A major highlight of the meeting was a formal commendation ceremony recognizing police officers and...

At its March 2, 2026 meeting, the Wilder City Council opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before approving the February 2 meeting minutes. The city’s independent auditor presented the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, issuing two unmodified “clean” opinions on the city’s financial statements and internal controls, with no material weaknesses, fraud findings, or management...

The Wilder City Council met on February 2, 2026, opening with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the minutes from the January 5 meeting and payment of claims. A major focus of the meeting was discussion and action related to the  Ascension Apartments development , including approval of bond-related items associated with the project. Council heard an explanation tha...

The Wilder City Council convened on January 5, 2026, opening with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of prior meeting minutes. A significant portion of the meeting focused on citizen comments regarding construction noise and extended construction hours, particularly related to large-scale development projects along Three Mile Road. Council members and city staff discussed th...

The Wilder City Council opened its December meeting with the Lord’s Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance before officially swearing in newly appointed Councilman Andy Williams. After reciting the constitutional oath, Williams joined the roll call and was welcomed back by the council. Minutes from the November 3rd meeting were approved without discussion. The meeting served as the city’s annual holi...

The Wilder Planning & Zoning Commission met on November 24, 2025, and began by approving the minutes from the previous meeting. Staff provided an update on a prior zoning matter, noting that City Council postponed action due to new information from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet regarding the long-discussed connector road between NKU and Johns Hill Road. Construction on the road is now ex...

Wilder City Council Meeting Summary – November 3, 2025 The Wilder City Council met on November 3, 2025. The meeting began with a presentation from the Kentucky League of Cities , recognizing Mayor Valerie Jones for completing over 114 hours of training and earning the “Master of City Governance” certification. Mayor Jones then delivered the State of the City Address , highlighting Wilder’s strong...

The Wilder Planning and Zoning Commission met on October 27, 2025. The meeting opened with roll call, approval of minutes, and a review of new business items. The main agenda item was a site plan review for a proposed coffee shop and drive-thru at the corner of Moock Road and U.S. 27. Representatives for the developer presented updated renderings that included improved landscaping, traffic flow ad...

At the October 6, 2025 meeting, the Wilder City Council reviewed city updates and ongoing projects. Mayor Val Blankenship opened the meeting by highlighting the installation of new microphones and audio upgrades in the council chambers. City Administrator Terry Vance reported on the approval of a 238-unit apartment development by the Planning & Zoning Commission, noting that the project would...