Panoramic view of the downtown Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River at sunset, highlighting the city center during the fiscal year 2027 budget hearings.

Cincinnati budget deficit plan targets $30 million shortfall with spending cuts, hiring freezes

Cincinnati budget deficit plan targets spending cuts and public safety funding The City of Cincinnati’s budget deficit proposal includes vacancy freezes, infrastructure investments, and higher public safety spending for fiscal year 2027. Moreover, the budget deficit concerns dominated City Hall discussions after Mayor Aftab Pureval unveiled a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget aimed at closing…

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