Tim first moved to Northern Kentucky in 1994 after serving in the U.S. Navy and completing college.

Tim Acri > City of Covington, KY

In 1997, he purchased a “fixer upper” home in Covington, where he still lives today with his wife and three amazing dogs. His passion for local government runs through his veins as his father was a City Commissioner and Mayor of Steelton, Pa., which is where Tim was raised.

In the role he treasures most of all, Tim is a loving husband and a very proud Dad to his three children Marisol (24), Trajan (22), and Ryley (21).

Tim Acri was raised in Steelton, Pennsylvania. He completed college. He is married and has three children.

2026 Kentucky General Election

Our parks, green spaces and open spaces are the real gems of our City and we need to restore, protect and preserve our these important areas while also creating more opportunities for recreation and public enjoyment of these public spaces. I previously served on the Devou Parks Advisory Council (DPAC) and the plan for Devou Park is amazing. I will continue to ensure this park and all of its amenities carry over to other parks within the City.

Acri's Agenda

I am also a huge fan of youth sporting programs and I truly believe that each and every child should be given the opportunity to play any sport they desire, no matter where they live within our community, what their annual household income may be, or what ethnic background they come from. That's why I worked with our Parks and Rec Department and other community business owners and leaders to create the Covington Recreation Commission in September 2025 to offer more youth leagues and sporting programs for our youngest residents of Covington. We started with Youth Soccer in Spring 2026, the first-ever free soccer league offered to our youth in Covington. And we have more recreational opportunities ahead!

Advocates restoring and preserving parks, green spaces, and open spaces while expanding recreational opportunities.

Worked with city staff and community leaders to create the Covington Recreation Commission and expand youth sports programs.

- Advocates restoring and preserving parks, green spaces, and open spaces while expanding recreational opportunities.
- Worked with city staff and community leaders to create the Covington Recreation Commission and expand youth sports programs.

Public Services

There are several ways to accomplish this goal. In the most general terms, the government defines affordable housing as any home, rented or owned, in which costs comprise less than 30% of the household monthly income. The city can offer developers a tax credit (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) if they designate a certain number of their residential units as affordable housing units.

Covington City Commission: Meet candidate Tim Acri

The former City Heights property is a perfect example of how we can offer tax incentives to developers to ensure we can provide options for all residents. School teachers, police, firefighters, service industry workers, etc. that work in our amazing city should have the ability to live in the city they work.

The city can offer developers a tax credit (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) if they designate a certain number of their residential units as affordable housing units. I would like to get local developers and landlords together in a room and discuss this and other options so our lower-income residents have more options as it relates to housing.

Responsible development and growth in our urban core is key to the future of Covington. We have an incredible opportunity to reshape the former IRS property into something that truly benefits all our residents and our business community. We have watched the City of Cincinnati grow the Ohio River Corridor for the past 15 years from the southern banks of the river and it is time that Covington does the same thing.

Supports tax incentives for developers who designate residential units as affordable housing.

Plans to convene local developers and landlords to discuss options to expand housing for lower-income residents.

Supports responsible redevelopment of Covington's urban core, including redevelopment of the former Internal Revenue Service property.

- Supports tax incentives for developers who designate residential units as affordable housing.
- Plans to convene local developers and landlords to discuss options to expand housing for lower-income residents.
- Supports responsible redevelopment of Covington's urban core, including redevelopment of the former Internal Revenue Service property.

Housing & Urban Development

One of my top priorities for the city of Covington is to ensure that we have the ability to walk/run, bike, one-wheel, skateboard, etc., around our community (in the city as well as on the trails). I use all of these modes of transportation often and do not always feel safe while doing it. I will do all that I can to ensure that we have designated routes, signage, lighting and other types of infrastructure to get this in place as quickly as possible.

I use all of these modes of transportation often and do not always feel safe while doing it. I will do all that I can to ensure that we have designated routes, signage, lighting and other types of infrastructure to get this in place as quickly as possible.

The Tri-State Trails plan that has been put in front of commission needs to be funded and constructed. This plan not only provides Covington with safe routes, but also connects our city to other cities along the river… which opens all kinds of opportunities for us in the near future.

Vacant and abandoned buildings that present health and safety hazards to our residents and children need to be addressed quickly. Older infrastructure in need of improvement all have an impact on the overall viability of Covington and it needs to be dealt with now. There are a number of State and Federal funding sources/programs that could benefit our City and I will continue to work with our residents and local leaders to bring more and a much larger share of these resources, incentives and programs to our City.

Older infrastructure in need of improvement all have an impact on the overall viability of Covington and it needs to be dealt with now. There are a number of State and Federal funding sources/programs that could benefit our City and I will continue to work with our residents and local leaders to bring more and a much larger share of these resources, incentives and programs to our City.

Plans to expand designated routes, signage, lighting, and related infrastructure for walking, bicycling, and other travel without motor vehicles.

Supports funding and constructing the Tri-State Trails plan.

Calls for improving aging infrastructure and seeking additional state and federal resources for Covington.

- Plans to expand designated routes, signage, lighting, and related infrastructure for walking, bicycling, and other travel without motor vehicles.
- Supports funding and constructing the Tri-State Trails plan.
- Calls for improving aging infrastructure and seeking additional state and federal resources for Covington.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Community safety goes a lot deeper than the crime, violence and public health issues our local police, firefighters and EMTs respond to and address on a daily basis. Although this is very import, there are other elements that I want to continue to address in office. Street lighting, stop signs, sidewalks, basic traffic control on side streets and other items are all key to public safety.

Although this is very import, there are other elements that I want to continue to address in office. Street lighting, stop signs, sidewalks, basic traffic control on side streets and other items are all key to public safety. Vacant and abandoned buildings that present health and safety hazards to our residents and children need to be addressed quickly. Older infrastructure in need of improvement all have an impact on the overall viability of Covington and it needs to be dealt with now.

Prioritizes street lighting, stop signs, sidewalks, and traffic control on side streets as public-safety measures.

Calls for quickly addressing vacant and abandoned buildings that pose health and safety hazards.

- Prioritizes street lighting, stop signs, sidewalks, and traffic control on side streets as public-safety measures.
- Calls for quickly addressing vacant and abandoned buildings that pose health and safety hazards.

Public Safety

As of September 15, 2026, Tim Acri’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

The shortfalls the city is facing currently come from many different angles. I would first look at our spending. Looking at renegotiating or rebidding contracts, auditing routine purchases, or eliminating non-essential contracts would be the first step.

We could also look at freezing vacant positions, better managing overtime, and addressing health care costs for all city employees. The city also owns a substantial volume of property, and we should review which properties could be sold quickly to generate revenue.

We could also look at freezing vacant positions, better managing overtime, and addressing health care costs for all city employees. The city also owns a substantial volume of property, and we should review which properties could be sold quickly to generate revenue. The city has made a number of smart, long-term investments over the years; I’d like to review those investments in closer detail and take advantage of any opportunities we might have to "cash those in."

We should also look closely at sharing assets (labor and equipment) between departments instead of purchasing or hiring by department. We could look at partnering with other local governments or nonprofits on specific tasks, which will benefit not only the city of Covington but other cities within the county or the region.

We should also more aggressively seek to collect income tax from "work from home" employees. If their company is paying them to work from their home in Covington, they should be paying Covington income tax.

Small businesses are the backbone of Covington and we are truly fortunate to have such an amazing and eclectic variety of local business owners and entrepreneurs right here in Covington. I am keenly interested in supporting, promoting and keeping our small businesses in Covington by looking for creative ways to help incentivize and retain them to continue to do business in our community while promoting their growth and expansion. I will also do all that I can to attract and locate other small businesses to Covington so our community has everything we need to thrive.

Proposes reviewing city spending by renegotiating contracts, auditing purchases, and eliminating nonessential contracts.

Proposes freezing vacant city positions, better managing overtime, and addressing employee health care costs.

Proposes reviewing city-owned properties for potential sales to generate revenue.

Calls for sharing labor and equipment across departments and partnering with local governments or nonprofits on specific tasks.

Supports more aggressively collecting Covington income tax from employees working from home in the city.

Supports incentives to retain, grow, and attract small businesses in Covington.

- Proposes reviewing city spending by renegotiating contracts, auditing purchases, and eliminating nonessential contracts.
- Proposes freezing vacant city positions, better managing overtime, and addressing employee health care costs.
- Proposes reviewing city-owned properties for potential sales to generate revenue.
- Calls for sharing labor and equipment across departments and partnering with local governments or nonprofits on specific tasks.
- Supports more aggressively collecting Covington income tax from employees working from home in the city.
- Supports incentives to retain, grow, and attract small businesses in Covington.

Economy

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Tim Acri

- Supports responsible redevelopment of Covington's urban core, including redevelopment of the former Internal Revenue Service property.

- Calls for improving aging infrastructure and seeking additional state and federal resources for Covington.

- Supports incentives to retain, grow, and attract small businesses in Covington.

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- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 

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