Council voted unanimously Thursday to approve an amendment proposed by Mayor Aftab Pureval and two council members. It would prevent the mayor from indefinitely postponing legislation, which is possible now as an unintended loophole of the “stronger mayor” charter amendment of 20 years ago.
Cincinnati Council is one step closer to banning some campaign contributions in an effort to combat corruption. Council is also likely to approve the creation of a new position to oversee all reform efforts at City Hall.
Council members discussed the possibility of a private meeting to talk about a lawsuit alleging the city's residential tax abatement system discriminates against majority-Black neighborhoods. It would be the first executive session in three years.