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Cincinnati advances stricter parking lot security rules amid car break-ins, gun thefts

The Cincinnati City Council is advancing new parking lot security requirements as city officials respond to vehicle break-ins and firearms stolen from cars. The Budget, Finance and Governance Committee voted Monday, Sept. 28, to advance an ordinance establishing tougher safety standards for public surface parking lots and parking garages.  The Council is expected to consider…

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Cincinnati parking security rules get revised proposal from Mayor Pureval

Mayor Aftab Pureval has introduced a modified version of an ordinance that would strengthen security requirements at public parking lots and garages.  The proposal follows months of discussions between city officials, parking operators and other industry representatives. Pureval delayed consideration of the original proposal earlier this year after parking operators raised concerns about costs and…

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