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Exterior view of Cincinnati City Hall where council members are reviewing the 2026 income tax proposal.

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Cincinnati income tax proposal, city manager review shape new council term

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…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 13, 20260Comments

Construction worker using a jackhammer on damaged pavement, representing Cincinnati street repair funds projects.

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Why do street repair funds remain unspent as Cincinnati roads deteriorate?

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…

ByNina OliverioDecember 15, 20250Comments

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George Floyd protest settlement heads to final Cincinnati vote

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…

ByNina OliverioDecember 8, 20250Comments

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

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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

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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

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Cincinnati income tax proposal, city manager review shape new council term

Why do street repair funds remain unspent as Cincinnati roads deteriorate?

George Floyd protest settlement heads to final Cincinnati vote

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

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

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The Harsh New Reality of Cincinnati Creative Jobs

Comic-Con Bars AI-Generated Art After Artist Backlash

Cincinnati income tax proposal, city manager review shape new council term

Why do street repair funds remain unspent as Cincinnati roads deteriorate?

George Floyd protest settlement heads to final Cincinnati vote

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

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

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The Harsh New Reality of Cincinnati Creative Jobs

Comic-Con Bars AI-Generated Art After Artist Backlash

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