DR. Julie Metzger Aubuchon: serving the city of Florence

As a long-time member of the City of Florence Planning and Zoning Committee, Dr. Aubuchon has first hand knowledge of successful tools needed to ensure developments meet high standards and further the revitalization of the city.  During her tenure, she has reviewed plans for hundreds of developments. 

Notable development projects include:

• Residential Developments 
• Mall Road corridor revitalization
• Industrial Developments
• Senior Housing 
• Healthcare facilities

As Mayor, Dr. Aubuchon has committed to maintain a responsible spending plan that allows the city to provide services without raising taxes.

• Real Estate Taxes have decreased by 13% in the last three years: 3% in 2024, and 2025 and 8% in 2026.
• Insurance premium tax rates will decrease 20% in 2026.
• Florence carefully manages taxpayer dollars with sound investments. 
• The city maintains an excellent credit rating and bond rating.

Dr. Aubuchon, as a representative of Florence, fosters relationships with community partners.

• Dr. Aubuchon has served as vice president for the Municipal Government League of Northern Kentucky. 
• Dr. Aubuchon is a delegate to community boards that deal with Early Childhood, Housing and Economic Development.

As Mayor, Dr. Aubuchon serves as a connector of resources and talent to bring about positive change in the community.

At its core, local government has one primary function: Protect the Public.

The safety and security of our citizens is of paramount importance. Mayor Aubuchon and Council continue to budget our resources wisely so that our first responders have the tools, training and wellness programs they need to respond to any situation that may be presented.

By holding department heads accountable for continuous planning for equipment replacement ensures that our employees operate safe vehicles on their way to "save the day" for our residents. 

As Mayor, Julie has worked to ensure that our police department is adequately staffed to  respond to over 50,000 calls for service annually.

Florence is now the busiest Fire and EMS department in Northern Kentucky making over 11,000 calls for service each year. Under Mayor Aubuchon's tenure the city opened  our fourth fire station on Dream Street.

Our public services department is truly what distinguishes Florence as a first-class, full-service city.  

As a member of council, Mayor Aubuchon ensured that this department has the funding it needs to implement infrastructure projects in an innovative way.  

She continued that support as Mayor by initiating many projects such as the New Buffington Road sidewalk, the "smart signal" upgrades to US 42, and Weaver Road sidewalks. 

The department administers the city's street network, water distribution, sewer collection, and implements all capital projects for the City. 

Mayor Aubuchon led Florence's efforts as one of the first communities in the state to create a Transportation Improvement District to leverage state and federal funds for road projects.

Under Mayor Aubuchon's direction, the City of Florence has begun its implementation of the Parks Master Plan. 

This Master Plan was developed with citizen input through surveys, public meetings and online funding exercises. We anxiously await the construction of the approved amenities in our six year-round active parks. 

The City of Florence is a great place to live, work and play.  With many City events, there's always something happening around town. 

Dr. Aubuchon has re-vamped many city events to promote more engagement including:

• Coffee with the Mayor
• Book & Literacy Festival
• Youth Art Contests
• City Photo Contest 
• Youth In Government Day
• Memorial Day Program
• Veteran's Day Program
• Independence Day Celebration and Concerts
• Christmas Tree Lighting