Cincinnati City Council

Three candidates are on the ballot for Hamilton County Commission in the Democratic primary, including an incumbent.

Despite initial plans to ask voters for a income tax increase in 2026, Cincinnati's mayor now says it may not happen this year.

The regulations do not ban data centers. Instead, permit applications for new data centers or to expand an existing data center will go through additional approvals.

While all general fund departments have been asked to estimate a 5.1% cut to address a nearly $30 million deficit in the next city budget, that level of cuts is not likely for public safety.

Cincinnati City Council voted Wednesday to approve 12 members of a new LGBTQIA+ Commission, which will advise city officials on policies relevant to the community.

An attorney for the property owner terminated the lease, alleging the restaurant had not paid any rent and owed $37,150.

Greater Cincinnati Water Works has started locally canning city tap water.

All but a couple neighborhoods got at least one new feature in 2025, like traffic calming or improved street lighting, thanks to the city's Complete Streets policy.

The pilot was limited to a few neighborhoods where the median household income is below $50,000.

Opposing Cincinnati Council members tried to delay a vote on the Farmer Music Center, saying there's not enough information and no reason for urgency.