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Cincinnati Council clashes over $1.14 million in unspent homelessness funding

The Cincinnati City Council members debated the future of the unspent money during the Budget, Finance and Governance Committee.  On Tuesday, the committee ultimately approved three motions directing the money to various organizations and city initiatives.  The proposals still require further Council action before the funding becomes officially allocated through ordinances. The dispute centered on…

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Cincinnati nuisance ordinance proposal targets crime-linked businesses

Cincinnati City Council’s Public Safety Committee is set to review legislation that would broaden the city’s chronic nuisance property rules to include commercial establishments.  The proposal seeks to address businesses that repeatedly become locations for criminal incidents.  Supporters say the measure would help prevent violence before it escalates. The legislation would also shorten enforcement timelines…

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Close-up of a Cincinnati Police patrol cruiser parked on a city street, representing the department currently evaluating proposed police budget cuts.

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…

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