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Entries by Todd Zinser
Ongoing challenges of the Cincinnati retirement system-Episode 48
Todd Zinser discusses the ongoing challenges facing the Cincinnati retirement system, particularly in light of a recent mediation regarding a class action lawsuit. The conversation delves into the funding status of the pension system, the implications of the Cincinnati Futures Commission’s recommendations, and the potential regionalization of the city’s waterworks as a means […]
The City’s Inability to Spend All the Railway Money – Episode 47
In this episode, Todd Zinser discusses the ongoing issues surrounding the Cincinnati railway trust fund and the city’s struggle to effectively utilize the funds for infrastructure projects. He highlights the low percentage of funds spent, the challenges faced by the city in managing these resources, and the need for better accountability and transparency. […]
Cincinnati’s railway cash is going nowhere fast
Zinser Op-Ed Enquirer 2.17.26 $85 million in railway funds disbursed to the city in 2025 and so far in 2026. Only around $10 million reported to have been spent (12%). If the city continues to receive quarterly disbursements from the Railway Board of Trustees as planned, millions of unspent railway funds will continue […]
The Cincinnati Exchange Covers the Citizen Watchdog Year-in-Review (2.12.26)
The Cincinnati Exchange devoted its front page headline today to the Podcast’s Year-in-Review. I got a big assist from ChatGPT but I must say, I don’t think I could have reported it better my self. https://thecincinnatiexchange.com/citizen-watchdog-year-review/
Digging into the city council’s 2022 property tax increase
Episode 41 of “Citizen Watchdog with Todd Zinser,” discusses the increase in the property tax milage rate approved by the city council in 2022, just in time to maximize the tax revenues anticipated from the reassessment of property values hitting homeowners at the time. The council raised the rate to the maximum 6.1% and it […]
Year in Review – Episode 46
In this episode of Citizen Watchdog, Todd Zinser reflects on the past year of podcasting, discussing key themes such as public safety, railroad issues, internal audits, and ongoing investigations like the lead pipe scandal. He emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in city governance, highlighting conflicts of interest and the impact of COVID […]
Todd Zinser – Citizen Watchdog on 55KRC (February 5, 2026)
This morning, on Brian’s show, we discussed the decision by city council to fund the Center Hill Landfill Solar Array in the amount of $12 million (so far); the nearly $300 million in funding under the Amercian Rescue Plan Act (COVID) and what the city did with those funds; concerns about the city depositing millions […]
City Handling of Railway Trust Distributions — Commingling and Investment Practices
Memo to CSRT Board 2.4.26a City Finance Letter to CSRT Board 1.23.26
Podcast Index – Start Here
This table lists all episodes of the “Citizen Watchdog with Todd Zinser” podcast, beginning with the most recent – to our first podcast on February 7, 2025. The index is a work-in-progress. For now, this is a plain index without hyperlinks; direct links will be added soon. Episode Title […]