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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hamilton County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Delinquent sewer charges at former St. Bernard Soap site
MSD certified $4.79 million in unpaid sewer charges at 5177 Spring Grove Avenue — after the owner paid off an earlier $2.7 million certification. Reece pressed MSD to chase delinquents earlier, before bills hit the millions.
Hillcrest wellness campus lease with Talbert House
Talbert House will run the wellness campus at the old Hillcrest Training School for $1 a year, but Reece flagged that the county stays on the hook for security, maintenance and first-year capital — a five-year lease signed before future capital costs are settled.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Proclamation
The county formally recognized Down Syndrome Awareness Month, highlighting the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati's work since 1981, including smart homes that let people with Down syndrome live independently.