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Rethinking Safety in Our Cities – Episode 32
/in PodcastsCity Hall’s reluctance to invest in public safety is jeopardizing our city’s future. With a staggering $5.42 million supplemental appropriation now on the table due to a tragic crime incident, we critically examine the city council’s approach to safety investments and their over-reliance on crime statistics. Our discussion doesn’t stop there; we also shed light […]
Iris Roley’s Current Contract with the city is valued at $570,000 until April 2027.
/in BlogFollowing controversial reports and videos of Iris Roley essentially interfering in interactions between CPD officers and members of the public, I sought information about the city’s relationship with Ms. Roley. On August 6, 2025, I submitted a public records request concerning the city’s contracts with Ms. Roley and records associated with those contracts. It took […]
Cincinnati’s Mismanaged Lead Pipe Program – Episode 31
/in PodcastsCorruption and financial mismanagement aren’t just the costs of doing business—they’re symptoms of a deeper problem. This episode uncovers the shocking findings of an internal audit on Cincinnati’s lead service line replacement program, revealing how misappropriated scrap lead pipes have lined the pockets of a city employee while the city failed to capitalize on […]
Lead Service Line Replacement Program Audit (August 2025)
/in Blog, Research LibraryLead Service Line Replacement Program Audit It looks like the city’s Internal Audit Manager is on a hot streak. I wrote earlier this year about her last audit involving the Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI). One of the findings in that audit was that REDI could not account for $14,000 in unsupported claims. […]
Rethinking City Decisions and Upcoming Elections – Episode 30
/in PodcastsThis episode sheds light on the urgent need for a formal risk assessment within the city, highlighting my frustration with the city manager’s lack of transparency and dismissive stance on essential reports. We dissect the Cincinnati Futures Commission’s hurried conclusions, questioning the undue influence of business interests and the glaring lack of neighborhood voices, as […]
A Couple of Data Points about CPD Staffing
/in Research LibraryCPD Staffing projections 2026-2027 I am posting page 44 from the city’s 2026-2027 Biennial Budget and page 306 from the city’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, which is the most current ACFR. First, the biennial budget was passed by the city council in June 2025. It includes […]
Todd Zinser LIVE with George Brunemann from RestoreLiberty.US – Episode 29
/in PodcastsJoin George Brunemann from RestoreLiberty.US for an engaging conversation with Cincinnati expert and former Inspector General Todd Zinser, who pulls back the curtain on the city’s most pressing challenges. Todd, known for his podcast “Citizen Watchdog with Todd Zinser,” brings his insider knowledge to explore the complexities of crime data accuracy and governance that are […]
August 22, 2025 – Citizen Watchdog on 55KRC with Brian Thomas
/in MediaThis morning’s conversation was about the November 2023 elimination of the Cincinnati Police Department’s District 5 and the reshuffling of the other 4 Districts. We also discussed the “analysis” of a PowerPoint presentation about the “Changes in Response Times,” which I had requested via a public records request on 8.14.25. The presentation was dated August […]
Eliminating District 5, Who’s Watching Out For Safety? – Episode 28
/in PodcastsCincinnati’s controversial decision to eliminate Police District 5 is stirring up more than just civic debate; it’s reshaping the city’s entire crime landscape. With a surge in violent incidents, including a high-profile downtown episode and the heartrending murder of Patrick Heringer, the repercussions of this restructuring are both immediate and profound. Our exploration uncovers the […]
