⚖️ Ohio Supreme Court forces Hamilton County clerk to post eviction records. The ruling requires Clerk of Courts Pavan Parikh to publish past eviction records on the county website as directed by municipal judges. This decision resolves a dispute between the clerk's office and the judiciary over public access to eviction information. Housing advocates have expressed concerns that easily accessible eviction records can create lasting barriers for renters. The case highlights ongoing tensions between transparency in public records and potential negative impacts on vulnerable populations.
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🚂 Cincinnati balances budget with first railway sale revenue windfall. The city finalized its $80.1 million infrastructure spending plan, emphasizing public services like pothole repairs and snow removal. This marks the first fiscal year using funds from the $1.6 billion Cincinnati Southern Railway sale to Norfolk Southern, generating $56 million for the city. Mayor Aftab Pureval highlighted the administration's long-term planning that allowed them to balance finances without federal stimulus money despite a $10.2 million deficit. Over half the railway funds will be directed to neighborhoods with median incomes below $50,000.
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🏨 Cincinnati's convention hotel faces delays but has a backup plan. The Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. and developer Portman Holdings intend to purchase an existing downtown hotel while awaiting completion of the new headquarters hotel. The project, situated across from Duke Energy Convention Center, will serve as the city's primary convention accommodation. New renderings show an aerial view of the planned facility on Fifth Street. The delay comes amid reports of decreased hotel traffic in downtown Cincinnati during early 2025.
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