Interim chief warns Cincinnati Police budget cuts could force officer layoffs

City officials face difficult decisions as proposed police budget cuts threaten municipal public safety efforts. Interim Chief Adam Hennie presented the initial police budget cuts to the City Council this week. Interim Cincinnati Police Chief Adam Hennie presented $6.6 million in police budget cuts during a Monday committee meeting. These proposed reductions arrive as city…

ByNina OliverioMarch 31, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati public safety funding: City details spending of extra $5.4M

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…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 3, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati budget 2026 prioritizes public safety, housing and transit investment

Article Summary The Cincinnati budget 2026 focuses on public safety, housing, and transit improvements. Mayor Aftab Pureval emphasizes funding for police, fire, and violence prevention programs. Meanwhile, the city also invests in affordable housing, homelessness support, and eviction prevention. Infrastructure projects receive a boost through the “Cincy On Track” plan. This plan targets streets, bridges,…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 27, 20260Comments

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City manager outlines public safety funding plan in Cincinnati

Article Summary City Manager Sheryl Long outlined how Cincinnati is spending $5.4 million in new public safety funding aimed at reducing crime and improving neighborhood security. The plan includes investments in security cameras and streetlights, police overtime, license plate readers, and community safety programs. The funding also supports CPD recruitment as well as youth outreach.…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 23, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati income tax increase proposed to address public safety

Mayor Aftab Pureval has officially proposed a Cincinnati income tax increase to address a looming budget deficit. This will also fund critical public safety initiatives. City leaders warn that without the income tax increase, the city faces drastic cuts to services. This is because federal pandemic relief funds expire this year. In his second inaugural…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 8, 20260Comments

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Ohio fire grants award millions to upgrade department equipment

Ohio fire grants provide critical funding for emergency radio communication upgrades and safety gear across the state. State officials announce nearly $4 million in Ohio fire grants to help first responders modernize their radios. State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon announced this week that 198 fire departments across the state have been selected to receive significant…

ByNina OliverioDecember 31, 20250Comments