This episode promises to guide you through the city’s plan to boost financial stability, launched under the Cities for Financial Empowerment’s City Start program. Unveiled in June 2023, this $2.125 million initiative tackles six pivotal areas, from managing delinquent debt to fostering job mobility, homeownership, and equity. We’ll explore the city’s commitment, reflected in a […]
Reflecting on my early days in Cincinnati politics, I recall the challenges faced by non-Democratic candidates trying to make their mark in a predominantly one-party city. This episode brings those memories into sharp focus as we introduce the Charter Committee’s latest slate of candidates for the 2025 City Council elections. With Laketa Cole, Steve […]
At last night’s meeting of the West Price Hill Community Council (7.8.25), there was a lot of discussion of the recently reported restructuring of the Hamilton County Probation office and its operation. There were many concerns raised by those in attendance and a vote was taken to send a letter to county officials. This […]
When a violent parolee who illegally cut off his ankle monitor, invaded the home of Patrick and Sarah Heringer in Over-the-Rhine and murdered Patrick, Sarah’s voice went out to the entire city in a very profound way. She summed up the city’s violent crime problem with three words. The city is all about, “Optics over […]
Gun violence is one of Cincinnati’s gravest issues, but is the ACT for Cincy initiative truly making a difference, or is it another instance of big promises with little follow-through? Join Todd as he scrutinizes the allocation of $3 million towards community grants, dissecting components like Boots on the Ground, Safe and Clean, and the […]
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Cincinnati’s pension crisis looms larger than ever, and ignoring it isn’t an option. The city’s current approach—with a $64 million surplus just sitting on the sidelines—is stagnating progress. Asset sales are a band-aid, not a cure, and the risks involved in regionalizing the waterworks make it a gamble we can’t afford to lose. Our episode […]
By exploring real incidents like the bridge fire and the mismanagement of the city’s fleet, we promise you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the critical need for open governance. Todd crafted a 12-point transparency agenda aimed at enhancing clarity and accountability, setting the stage for better oversight and informed citizenry. Our conversations address how these […]
Vice-Mayor Kearney and Councilmember Albi got together and proposed a “pilot program”using railway money to repair sidewalks in 7 “Rising 15” neighborhoods. I opposed this motion for several reasons outlined in a letter to the mayor and city council. Under the municipal code, there is already a “sidewalk safety” program that establishes joint reponsibilites for […]