This public records request was submited on August 6, 2025. It is requesting records concerning the city’s contracts with Iris Roley, work products, invoices and and payments. Roley records request
A violent felon on post-release control (parole) has been charged with the murder of Patrick Heringer in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of downtown Cincinnati. Patrick’s murder has exposed serious gaps in the post-release control program. The accused was released from prison in January 2025, cut off his GPS ankle monitor in February 2025, and remained a […]
On May 20, 2024, “Governing,” a website about state and local government, reported that, “Mayor Aftab Pureval says that every issue that comes across his desk is looked at through two lenses: equity first then climate.” Then the mayor is quoted, “When I look at the time horizon of the next 50 years, the cities […]
This morning (7.30.25) Hamilton County Domestic Relations Judge Betsy Sundermann was on 55KRC with Brian Thomas discussing public safety. During her career, Judge Sundermann has also served on city council as well as serving as a Judge on the juvenile court. It is worth a listen. Here is the link: https://55krc.iheart.com/featured/brian-thomas-wkrc/content/2025-07-30-judge-betsy-sundermann-curfews-dont-work/ During her conversation with […]
The New York Times included a quote from Mayor Pureval in its July 10, 2025 report about a new group called “Majority Democrat.” Mayor Pureval is leading local organizing at the national level for the group. I edited the quote slightly so that it was more accurate. Mayor Pureval was also in Cleveland last week […]
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Patrick Heringer’s murder shouldn’t just be another statistic lost in Cincinnati’s rising crime rates. We’re demanding answers, accountability, and a commitment to change. Join Todd as he scrutinizes the city council’s lackluster response and highlight Sarah Heringer’s powerful calls for action. From her demand for a detailed timeline of failures to her push for a […]
The city should meet the demands of Sarah Heringer in her June 8, 2025 FB post WCPO’s I-Team report raises many of the questions that need to be pursued. https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/i-team/police-knew-mordecia-black-had-parole-violations-2-months-before-fatal-otr-stabbing-but-never-arrested-him Sarah Heringer June 8 2025 demands Special meeting motion 7.23.25 Ohio Adult Parole Authority Data 2021 Special meeting 7.23.25 transcript […]