Yvette Simpson has entered the race for mayor of Cincinnati. The city councilwoman announced her campaign, Wednesday in a press conference, as she hopes to provide a different leadership than what’s currently in place. She will run against the current mayor, John Cranley, next year. Porsha Williams Taken to Hospital After Fainting in Parking Lot […]

(source:wcpo.com) Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley is threatening to veto the city’s budget, over what he calls council’s funding of “pet projects”. Cranley wants to rake up some parts of the budget to protect city services. City council’s budget committee is deadlocked with a June 30th deadline to pass a spending plan. Cincinnati Police Investigate Shooting […]

(source:fox19.com) Cincinnati City Council will vote today on a parking fee for Over the Rhine residents. The proposal calls for 108 dollar fee for residential permits with the money helping fund streetcar operations. Mayor John Cranley may veto the measure, saying that the fee isn’t high enough. Police Uncover New Findings in Brittany Stykes Case […]

(source: wcpo.com) Cincinnati’s public pension crisis appears to be over. Mayor John Cranley announced, late last night, an agreement to relieve the city’s nearly 900 million-dollar unfunded pension liability. Retirees will take a cost of living freeze for three years, and health care savings, in exchange for the city pumping more money into the pension […]

(source: wlwt.com) Cincinnati Mayor, John Cranley, is offering a streetcar scheduling suggestion with supporters struggling to raise operating funds. The mayor suggested in an interview, yesterday, that the rail line might only operate on weekends or game days. Operating the streetcar, daily, would cost nearly four million dollars a year. Recent Stories: Two Puppy Hounds […]

(source: wcpo.com) The city of Baltimore’s chief financial officer has been tapped to take over as the new city manager for Cincinnati. Mayor John Cranley introduced Harry Black, on Wednesday, as his nominee to replace Milton Dohoney. Once confirmed by city council, Black will assume the job in September. Recent Stories: Butler Co. Sheriff to […]

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley says the city can solve its budget problems by tweaking its parking policies. The mayor unveiled plans to upgrade the Cincinnati’s parking meters, while maintaining control of their operations and enforcements. The mayor says parking rates downtown won’t change, but drivers parking at meters in other areas could see hikes. More […]

Cincinnati city officials are plotting the course to make the streets safer. Mayor John Cranley and Police Chief Jeffrey Blackwell will announce an anti-crime inititive today that includes new recruits, a new gang unit, and hiring experienced officers from other communities. The two million dollar plan is being crafted to combat a spike in murders […]