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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hamilton County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Infant Mortality Reduction and Community Champions
Cradle Cincinnati shared updated health data showing positive trends in reducing infant mortality rates in Hamilton County while honoring community advocates, researchers, and home visitors.
Air Quality and Public Health Outreach
A resident voiced concerns regarding foul odors and potential building/zoning code violations from the Syntica plant, noting impacts across multiple neighborhoods and asking for county assistance.
Affordable Housing Preservation and Eviction Prevention
CMHA CEO Gregory Johnson requested funding to preserve affordable housing units across the county and proposed a partnership to prevent evictions caused by sudden rent hikes.
Political Appointments
Suburban Republican Ted Winkler is pulling the strings to help pick Cincinnati city council members, leaving locals wondering why someone from outside the city is messing with our local government. It's a shady behind-the-scenes move that gives outsiders way too much say in city affairs.
Stay-at-home Order Enforcement
Local authorities in Cincinnati and Hamilton County are cracking down on the state's stay-at-home order to help slow the spread of the pandemic. You can expect tighter local rules and a much heavier enforcement presence on the streets.