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

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Somerset mayor proposes ordinance to address safety concerns created by panhandling
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
Somerset City Council approves senior sanitation discount
City of Somerset will offer $3 off monthly sanitation fee for residential customers 65 years of age and older City of Somerset leaders are hopeful a new discount available to senior citizens in the community will help alleviate financial strain … [Read more...] about Somerset City Council approves senior sanitation discount
In historic collaboration, Somerset City Council and Pulaski Fiscal Court approve interlocal agreements
Governmental agencies agree on tax revenue sharing that will fund important economic development efforts in the community SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (June 28, 2021) — Somerset City Council members gave unanimous approval today to multiple interlocal … [Read more...] about In historic collaboration, Somerset City Council and Pulaski Fiscal Court approve interlocal agreements
City of Somerset assumes ownership of Virginia Theatre
Downtown Somerset Development Corporation deeds building to city with stipulation renovations will be completed SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (October 12, 2020) — Somerset City Council passed a resolution at Monday’s meeting to assume ownership of the Virginia … [Read more...] about City of Somerset assumes ownership of Virginia Theatre
City of Somerset’s credit rating upgraded
Moody’s review indicates city's financial stability has improved Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the City of Somerset’s bond credit rating by two levels, deeming the city a low credit risk to investors. The rating — now an A2 from Baa1 — … [Read more...] about City of Somerset’s credit rating upgraded