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Cincinnati Office of Strategic Growth aims to reshape neighborhood planning

Cincinnati city leaders formally proposed the Cincinnati Office of Strategic Growth to streamline economic development. The Cincinnati Office of Strategic Growth is a central piece of a broader neighborhood planning overhaul aimed at guiding future investment. Officials say the proposal will reduce bureaucracy and make Cincinnati more competitive for development. At the same time,…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 5, 20260Comments

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City of Cincinnati faces tight budget after ARPA funds end

Article Summary Cincinnati is facing a tight budget as federal ARPA pandemic relief funds end. This leaves a projected $10.2 million deficit for FY 2026–2027. City Manager Sheryl Long balanced the budget through roughly 2% departmental cuts, reduced spending, and vacant positions. As a result, the city avoided major layoffs. However, officials warn long-term stability…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 20, 20260Comments

Masked figure symbolizing anonymous corruption, illustrating concerns about Cincinnati financial mismanagement.

Community Opinion Politics

Cincinnati Financial Mismanagement: What the City’s Own Audits Reveal About Leadership and Accountability

The shocking report and confirmation of Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval’s private vehicle repossession should concern every citizen and taxpayer of Cincinnati. This incident adds to worries about Cincinnati financial mismanagement, raising questions about leadership accountability. The elected leadership of Cincinnati is trusted to have the expertise to balance a budget with complex and nuanced layers…

ByNichole CarminatiDecember 11, 20250Comments

Opinion Politics

Post-Mayoral Race: What We Learned From the 2025 Cincinnati Mayoral Election

After winning the primary, we commissioned a poll targeting 200,000 high-propensity citywide voters — both Republicans and Democrats. During the Cincinnati mayoral election, this poll provided important insights. The key insight was clear: not enough voters knew who Cory was. That set the direction for the next phase of the race: a full-scale effort to…

BySkye ValleyDecember 9, 20250Comments

Screenshot of the new Cincinnati rental housing website interface, showing a searchable map with red location pins and a list of available apartment rentals.

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Cincinnati rental housing tool launches to expand access for renters

Cincinnati rental housing search expands with the launch of a new city-backed website. The Cincinnati rental housing platform aims to improve access to affordable and available units across the city. The City of Cincinnati has launched a new website designed to make it easier for residents to find available apartments, subsidized units, and affordable housing…

ByNina OliverioDecember 3, 20250Comments

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval speaking at the podium during his swearing-in ceremony following his 2025 re-election.

News Politics

Date set for Cincinnati mayor Pureval, city council swearing-in ceremony

New term begins early January as leadership returns to office The city of Cincinnati has set the swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Aftab Pureval and all city council members elected in November for Jan. 6, 2026 at the historic Music Hall, according to WLWT. Ceremony details laid out Doors to the event will open…

ByNina OliverioDecember 2, 20250Comments

News Politics

Cincinnati Mayoral Debate: Cory Bowman and Aftab Pureval Trade Blows Over Crime, Housing, and City Spending

Republican challenger Cory Bowman and Democratic incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval faced off Wednesday night in a tense Local 12 broadcast that highlighted deep divisions over crime, housing, and the city’s handling of infrastructure funds. The half-hour debate, hosted live on Local 12, gave voters their clearest look yet at how the two men…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 16, 20250Comments

Politics

Gloves Off at the Cincinnati Mayoral Debate: Bowman vs. Pureval

Though they opened the evening with a handshake, it was clear from the first exchange that the gloves were off at Thursday night’s Cincinnati mayoral debate between Cory Bowman and incumbent Aftab Pureval. Moderated by Kevin Aldridge, the debate covered issues ranging from crime and policing to housing, taxation, and Cincinnati’s long-term economic future. Crime…

ByCincinnati ExchangeOctober 10, 20250Comments

News Politics

Cincinnati’s FY26 Budget Plan: Potholes, Parks, and Homeless Support

Mayor Aftab Pureval has unveiled the proposed Cincinnati budget FY26 , and it’s clear one priority stands out above all: basic needs. With new funding from the recent sale of the Cincinnati Southern Railway, the administration is tackling infrastructure, parks, and homelessness head-on — all while funding new public services hires. Cincinnati Budget…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJune 9, 20250Comments

News Politics

Cory Bowman’s Mayoral Run Shows Grassroots Momentum in Cincinnati

While voter turnout in the recent Cincinnati mayoral primary may have been historically low, one candidate’s message still managed to rise above the noise — and the silence. Cory Bowman, a West End business owner and community advocate, brought more than a campaign to the race. He brought a movement, Cory Bowman for…

ByCincinnati ExchangeMay 8, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati Office of Strategic Growth aims to reshape neighborhood planning

City of Cincinnati faces tight budget after ARPA funds end

Cincinnati Financial Mismanagement: What the City’s Own Audits Reveal About Leadership and Accountability

Post-Mayoral Race: What We Learned From the 2025 Cincinnati Mayoral Election

Cincinnati rental housing tool launches to expand access for renters

Date set for Cincinnati mayor Pureval, city council swearing-in ceremony

Cincinnati Mayoral Debate: Cory Bowman and Aftab Pureval Trade Blows Over Crime, Housing, and City Spending

Gloves Off at the Cincinnati Mayoral Debate: Bowman vs. Pureval

Cincinnati’s FY26 Budget Plan: Potholes, Parks, and Homeless Support

Cory Bowman’s Mayoral Run Shows Grassroots Momentum in Cincinnati

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