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Pureval drops city tax increase plan

Cincinnati voters will not decide on a city tax increase this November after Mayor Aftab Pureval withdrew his proposal ahead of the ballot filing deadline.  The move ended months of debate over whether the city should seek additional revenue through a higher municipal income tax rate. Pureval announced the decision days before the deadline to…

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A conceptual graphic showing the Cincinnati skyline and Roebling Suspension Bridge in the background. In the foreground, a desk holds a calculator, scissors cutting a document labeled "BUDGET CUTS," a "PUBLIC HEARING" sign, a large dollar sign, and a downward-pointing red arrow indicating a financial deficit.

Cincinnati kicks off FY 2027 update process with potential city budget cuts

The latest fiscal year update signals significant city budget cuts for Cincinnati. Local officials are exploring how five percent city budget cuts might affect essential municipal services. The Cincinnati City Council is officially kicking off its financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year amid looming city budget cuts. The process begins this Wednesday with the…

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