Cincinnati Budget Deficit Could Shift Cuts Away From Police and Into City Services

Cincinnati's budget is becoming a services fight Cincinnati’s budget is forcing a decision that city leaders have not clearly said out loud. With a $29.5 million gap and resistance to both police cuts and new taxes, something else in the city budget is going to shrink. In fact, the budget itself is becoming the core…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 14, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge Still on Paid Leave. Will City Charter Block Firing?

Nearly six months after being placed on paid leave following a series of high-profile downtown incidents, Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge remains in limbo. She met with City Manager Sheryl Long in a closed-door hearing as the city weighs its next move. But whether she returns or is removed may come down to more than…

ByAdam KoehlerApril 11, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati police chief deemed not effective leader in new report

Cincinnati City Manager Sheryl Long released a highly anticipated investigation summary on Tuesday. The comprehensive report examines the rocky tenure of Police Chief Teresa Theetge. Investigators ultimately concluded she is not an effective leader. The city placed Theetge on paid administrative leave back in October 2025. This sudden suspension followed rising concerns regarding her daily…

ByNina OliverioApril 1, 20260Comments

A magnifying glass examines a stack of money labeled "Cincinnati City Manager Salary: $329,241" against the backdrop of the Cincinnati skyline and the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.

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Cincinnati city manager salary draws scrutiny as pay reaches $329K

The Cincinnati city manager salary has come under renewed public scrutiny after city records confirmed the top administrative position earns more than $329,000 annually. The debate follows the recent performance review of Cincinnati’s top executive administrator, a role responsible for overseeing daily city operations, managing thousands of employees, and implementing policies approved by elected officials. …

ByNina OliverioMarch 12, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati City Manager Accused of Quietly Negotiating Major Settlement With Family of Accused Cop-Killer

The president of Cincinnati’s Fraternal Order of Police is accusing City Manager Sheryl Long of quietly negotiating a potentially multi-million-dollar settlement with the family of Ryan Hinton. This controversy involves the Hinton Settlement, which has sparked numerous accusations. Hinton’s father, Rodney Hinton Jr., is now charged with the murder of Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Larry…

ByCincinnati ExchangeJanuary 8, 20260Comments

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Lead Pipe Scandal in Cincinnati Exposes Systemic Oversight Failures

Cincinnati’s effort to replace dangerous residential lead service lines has been marred by employee misconduct, financial loss, and glaring management failures. While some workers have been reprimanded or dismissed, the larger scandal lies in the city’s lack of oversight — a pattern that repeats across departments and contracts. The Cincinnati lead pipe scandal goes beyond…