In the wake of the announcement that the anticipated Hotel Covington project would move forward, as the Salyers Group finalized financing, Covington resident and philanthropist Oakley Farris issued the following statement and challenge:
Oakley Farris has expressed his complete support for the ambitious development project underway at the former Covington City Hall. Mr. Farris announced his heartfelt desire to see the community and its leaders rally around this keystone project in Downtown Covington.
“Covington, a city of approximately 40,000 souls has a number of jewels in its crown, namely the River Center towers thanks to one man, Bill Butler. And now here comes this young fellow from Australia, Guy Van Rooyen, and the Salyer Family who intend to make the City of Covington Bloom.
“Couldn’t we as a city come together with them to fill downtown with beautiful flowers? I believe that our sidewalks could reflect some of the wonderful growth that we see in our future,” Farris said.
Farris would like to see downtowns sidewalks beautified with planters sponsored by local businesses. He believes that the new spirit of development in Covington should be matched by a new community spirit.
He is actively seeking an organization which cares about Covington to spearhead this project.
For information contact Dan Groneck at 859-292-2217.