City West Housing Stability and Displacement Concerns

Led crowd chants to forgive debt and save City West, citing federal tenant rights.

Spoke about police harassment and intimidation of youth and community observers in East McMicken.

Raised concerns about CMHA management, lack of transparency, and unauthorized maintenance entries.

City West resident of 16 years detailed severe maintenance issues including gas leaks and health impacts.

Criticized city council actions, firings of city officials, and funding for development projects over community needs.

Complained about a food truck operating at 1029 Bank Street causing noise, traffic, and litter.

Expressed frustration regarding a past accident investigation and city spending priorities.

Yielded time to housing advocates, calling to save City West and divest from international conflicts.

Honored the legacy of Ohio State Representative Helen Rankin and her connection to MLK Day in Ohio.

A senior citizen living on Vine Street complained about parking ticket penalties and lack of resident parking options.

Offered suggestions on urban livability, transit, and parcel tax value studies to address budget deficits.

Advocated for saving City West, honoring past promises, and questioning funding to 3CDC and the Port Authority.

Community coordinator for Neighborhood United speaking on preserving City West senior housing.

City West resident requested rent payment assistance and support comparable to public housing funding.

Campus administrator from New Vision United Methodist Church honored Representative Helen Rankin.

Read a tribute on behalf of New Vision United Methodist Church for Helen Rankin's contributions.

Discussed opening day ticket pricing and economic disparities around the Banks and DORA districts.

Spoke about community bonds and the importance of keeping City West seniors in their homes.

City West resident of 10+ years expressed trauma and stress regarding potential displacement.

City West resident spoke on the rich history of Lincoln Courts and urged council to preserve the community.

Spoke on organizing a City West resident council and questioned the origin of community debt.

Discussed safety concerns, poor lighting, and severe mold and maintenance problems in public housing apartments.

Questioned how a large housing complex accumulated debt and criticized management practices.

Spoke passionately about community history, family ties, and the right of residents to stay in City West.

Former city employee and Lincoln Center worker advocated for preserving senior housing in the West End.

Expressed frustration over lack of feedback regarding City West and long-standing urban renewal issues.

Head of Cincinnati Urban Deer Advocates spoke against bowhunting in city parks and safety risks.

Spoke via Zoom criticizing water utility billing practices for inactive meters.

Criticized national and local spending priorities, foreign policy, and urged stopping the sale of City West.

Long-time downtown resident advocated for rent-to-own opportunities like Parktown for City West seniors.

Spoke about housing rights, maintenance failures, and withheld rent due to safety issues.

Questioned why residents are being penalized for debts they did not cause.