Whether you’re a long-time resident, a newcomer, or just visiting, the City of Elsmere offers a wealth of opportunities that few communities can match. We are centrally located in Kenton County, Kentucky, and conveniently adjacent to Interstates 71-75 and 275 (providing easy access to Cincinnati and Florence). A large section of the Northern Kentucky Industrial Park is also within the Elsmere city boundaries.
Elsmere maintains five parks with several amenities and is the proud home of two award winning elementary schools within the Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District.
Please continue to follow our growth as we develop Elsmere to meet the demands of the 21st Century economy and institute a strategic plan that reflects the official city motto: “Moving Forward, Making Tracks.”
Announcements
The City of Elsmere is currently hiring for the position of Police Chief. The job description can be found Here.
Attention small businesses of Elsmere there is help: Small Business Loan Information
The City of Elsmere is excited to introduce a fun and engaging game for our residents to participate in as everyone STAYS HEALTHY AT HOME!
Games Rules: All Elsmere children are invited to participate in a fun coloring contest. Contestants can print the photo of K-9 Onyx here or pick up a copy in a folder outside the Elsmere City Building located at 318 Garvey Avenue Elsmere, KY 41018. Feel free to use your creativity to color the picture and then submit your drawing for an opportunity to win a prize donated by Chief Steve Bohman. You can submit your drawing by e-mail to ezell@cityofelsmere.com or by dropping your picture off in the drop box located at the Elsmere City Building. Please be sure to include your contact information on the back of your picture so we can contact you. We will upload the pictures on our Facebook page throughout the contest. Please submit your picture by May 1, 2020.
ELSMERE, Ky. – The City of Elsmere is announcing the temporary closing of the Elsmere Senior Center, located at 179 Dell Street, Elsmere, KY 41018. The temporary closing has been announced due to the COVID-19 virus. In discussions with regional and state agencies and at the recommendation of the governor, the Elsmere Senior Center will be closed until March 30, 2020. The City of Elsmere will continue to keep a close eye on this evolving situation and will re-evaluate at that time.
ELSMERE, Ky. – Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), and for the health and well-being of our residents, businesses, and employees, the City of Elsmere has closed its administrative offices to walk-ins. Elsmere staff is available to assist you with questions and needs by phone at 342-7911 or by email. Property tax payments or any other payments can be made by phone via credit card, mail, or by using the drop box located at the Elsmere City Building. Also, the City of Elsmere has decided to cancel the Easter Egg hunt scheduled for April 4, 2020. Thank you. Administration/General Information – 859-342-7911 Fire/EMS – 859-342-7505 Non-Emergency Dispatch – 859-356-3191 Police Department – 859-342-7344 Public Works – 859-474-4306 City Mayor – Marty Lenhof – lenhof@cityofelsmere.com City Administrator – Matt Dowling – dowling@cityofelsmere.com City Treasurer – Jessica Lucius – lucius@cityofelsmere.com City Clerk – Misty Ezell – ezell@cityofelsmere.com Public Works Director – Chris Zerhusen – zerhusen@cityofelsmere.com Police Chief – Steve Bohman – bohman@cityofelsmere.com Senior Center Director – Carol Cope – cope@cityofelsmere.com
