Cincinnati Mayor

Former mayor Eugene Ruehlman dies

Howard Wilkinson — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:51:31 +0000

Eugene Ruehlmann, who was mayor of Cincinnati in the late 1960s and early 1970s, died Saturday night at the age of 88.

Mr. Ruehlmann, a lawyer who was first elected to council in 1959, served through 1971. During his last four years on council, his Republican council colleagues elected him mayor; and he is credited with working to put together the deal that led to the construction of a new stadium on the riverfront and helping to bring professional football to the city.

What effect will Cincinnati's budget have in the fall election? Howard Wilkinson has some thoughts

Howard Wilkinson — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:50:00 +0000

Cincinnati has a new budget, but some compromises made could play a bit part in this fall's Council and Mayor's race. Howard Wilkinson shares his thoughts.

Mayor takes back staff raises

Tana Weingartner — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:03:46 +0000

Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory is rescinding raises he gave to several of his staff this week.

In a statement Mallory says:

“I am rescinding the raises that I gave my staff and returning all salaries to the previous levels. Although the changes that I made in my office structure resulted in a saving of $66,000 to be used in next year’s budget, I realize that the perception has had a negative effect on the morale of other City Employees."

Youth job fair needs more employers, Mallory says

Howard Wilkinson — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:27:31 +0000

Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory's Youth Jobs Program will take place Thursday, March 28 at the Duke Energy Convention Center, but the mayor said Tuesday morning he needs more companies to get involved.

Mallory, in a press conference with city council member Yvette Simpson, said that many city departments will be offering summer jobs to young people from low-income families, but there are now about 40 non-profit and for-profit companies to set up booths at the job fair, which will run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Qualls, Cranley at odds over mayoral debates

Howard Wilkinson — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 20:47:12 +0000

On the same day, mayoral candidate John Cranley proposed a debate soon over the issue of privatizing parking meters, his opponent, Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls, proposed a series of five post-primary debates - after council has acted on the parking issue.

Cranley, a former city council member, opposes the plan - which has yet to be formally introduced in Cincinnati City Council - while Qualls is a supporter.