Cincinnati pension settlement moves forward after months of negotiations.
City leaders say the Cincinnati pension settlement will protect retirees and strengthen long-term financial stability.
The new agreement represents a major effort to address the long-running challenges facing the City of Cincinnati's retirement system. Officials announced the framework earlier this week, calling it a balanced compromise…
Cincinnati’s Budget, Finance, and Governance Committee this week approved immigrant services funding of $210,000 to support legal representation and community services for immigrants and refugees in the city.
The motion, introduced by Councilman Ryan James, aims to expand access to legal counsel, outreach programs, and social resources for migrants navigating complex federal immigration processes.
Advocates…
Homelessness in Cincinnati continues to strain local systems
Homelessness in Cincinnati is increasing as emergency shelters Cincinnati providers operate report higher demand and longer stays.
Homelessness in Cincinnati has climbed in recent years, mirroring trends across the state and nation. Homelessness in Cincinnati now affects families, seniors, and young adults at growing rates, according to…
Cincinnati ShotSpotter remains a focal point in the city’s public safety strategy.
Cincinnati ShotSpotter continues to shape how police deploy resources in neighborhoods affected by gun violence.
City officials say the acoustic gunshot detection system helps officers respond faster to shootings. The technology uses rooftop sensors to detect, triangulate, and alert police to suspected gunfire…
Public safety funding updates show how council and police are allocating the extra $5.4M.
Cincinnati officials provided a detailed public safety funding update Monday. They outlined how the extra $5.4 million appropriated last year is being spent to boost police visibility, expand technology and support community outreach.
Council first approved the supplemental public safety…
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Cincinnati City Council unanimously approved a resolution urging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to follow the same standards as local police, including visible identification, limits on face coverings, and use of body cameras. City leaders say the measure aims to protect public trust and improve transparency during law enforcement encounters, especially amid…
Cincinnati income tax is now a major focus for Mayor Aftab Pureval and the newly sworn-in City Council as they enter the first weeks of 2026.
At his Jan. 6 inauguration, Pureval announced he plans to propose an income tax increase. It is designed to boost public safety and fund affordable housing and anti-poverty…
Cincinnati’s street repair budget remains a point of contention as residents continue to dodge potholes, cracked pavement, and unsafe road conditions.
While the city has allocated millions toward infrastructure, a combination of inflation, staffing shortages, and procedural delays has slowed the visible pace of major resurfacing.
The gap between approved budgets and completed roads…
The George Floyd protest settlement faces its final hurdle as Cincinnati leaders prepare for a decisive vote.
Cincinnati officials say the George Floyd protest settlement represents a significant step toward resolving claims from the 2020 demonstrations.
The Cincinnati City Council will vote tomorrow on an $8.1 million class-action agreement, marking a significant step towards resolving…
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…


