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Emotionally alleged she was wrongfully evicted after a scam and lost her housing, directly confronting the Mayor.

Accused the city of illegally taking Black residents' property through receivership and said council has not followed through on campaign promises.

Expressed concerns about economic inequality, high membership costs at Finlay Community Center, and city spending on dog parks while unhoused individuals struggle.

Spoke about CMHA accountability, Evanston resident concerns, and requested oversight of housing authority leadership.

Raised grievances regarding treatment by City West Apartments, lost Section 8 vouchers, and property displacement.

Requested a formal review of a $290,000 city lien or charge on her grandmother's historic property at 1801 Baymiller Street.

Criticized city property inspections and supported concerns regarding the lien on 1801 Baymiller Street.

Shared struggles with homelessness as a disabled individual despite having a Section 8 voucher.

Criticized council discussions surrounding housing equity and income levels regarding the Westwood development.

Spoke in opposition to the proposed subsidized housing development in Westwood, citing traffic and density concerns.

Spoke about homelessness, unemployment, and contrasted Cincinnati's support with West Coast cities.

Complained about rental fraud, fraudulent property owners, and eviction notices.

Alleged unlawful exits and falsified paperwork at the Shelter House program and called for an investigation.

Expressed pride in the Winton Hills Youth Council and commended council's investments in affordable housing.

Winton Hills youth highlighted poor living conditions, mold, and unresponsive maintenance at CMHA properties.

Shared tenant testimonies from Williamsburg Apartments detailing chronic water shutoffs and maintenance neglect.

Spoke on behalf of Williamsburg residents facing massive rent increases and junk fees, urging tenant protection legislation.

Tenant association president at Williamsburg testified about exorbitant junk fees, water shutoffs, and poor living conditions.

Legal aid attorney representing Williamsburg tenants urged council to pass transparency legislation regarding lease add-on fees.

Called for holding CMHA accountable, supported broad nuisance ordinances, and requested economic opportunities for youth.

Emphasized that housing, public safety, and transportation are interconnected and urged collaborative community investment.

Expressed frustration over housing displacement, alleged corruption in the building department, and treatment of low-income property owners.

Requested policy changes to the CRA tax abatement program for remodeling older residential buildings to provide automatic approvals and bypass VTICA requirements for projects like 5500 Glengate.

Expressed outrage over poor housing conditions and the recent death of a resident following eviction notices.

Criticized council for favoring rich developers over poor neighborhoods and code enforcement practices.

Spoke on behalf of MARC supporting affordable housing requirements tied to city subsidies.

A resident suggested utilizing city land bank properties to address housing prices and advocated for municipal carbon capture manufacturing in Mount Airy Forest rather than private wood waste processing in parks.

Shared positive updates about improvements at Victory Vista under new management and asked council to give the developer a fair chance.

Defended developer Chin Ndukwe and praised affordable housing options provided for veterans and seniors.

Expressed support for Kingsley Construction and affordable housing, urging council to ease zoning restrictions.

Shared personal experience benefiting from affordable housing and supported developer Chin Ndukwe's projects.

Presented details on the Kinsey Lofts senior housing project in Walnut Hills and requested city support amidst tax credit deadlines.

Thanked the city for addressing senior housing issues at Victory Vista and advocated for continued support for senior housing projects like Kingsley Lofts.

Expressed gratitude for the collaboration between agencies that solved housing issues at Victory Vistas.

Shared personal experiences with homelessness, elder support challenges, and housing needs for seniors.

Highlighted tenant issues, fraudulent property management practices, and the need for a citywide pothole repair blitz.

Voiced grievances regarding past rental disputes, escrow funds, and police leadership.

Shared her distress over being evicted and homeless, requesting housing assistance and intervention regarding property management.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Expressed frustration with property management at 1820 Rutland in Evanston regarding unauthorized entries, theft, and delayed moving paperwork.

Alleged administrative and legal discrepancies involving public housing management and federal compliance.

Testified about past interactions with police and city administration.

Criticized city departments regarding property handling and equitable funding distribution across neighborhoods.

Voiced grievances regarding housing conditions and interactions with city officials.

Advocated for affordable housing prioritization for extremely low-income residents on behalf of Undivided.

Addressed concerns about property receivership cases and assistance for homeowners facing tax and legal pressures.

Expressed gratitude to city leaders for assistance with elderly eviction cases and raised concerns regarding neighbor disturbances.

Criticized city departments regarding property acquisition practices in low-income neighborhoods.

Thanked the city for its partnership and discussed why TIF funding timelines do not align with current project needs.

Shared her personal success story as a Habitat homeowner, emphasizing how stable housing enabled her to complete her master's degree and build family wealth.

Shared how Habitat provided her family with stability and a true sense of community after years of housing instability.

Testified how Habitat helped her overcome homelessness and inspired her career as a real estate agent helping others achieve homeownership.

Criticized city leadership regarding housing, development spending, and alleged unfair treatment of residents.

Expressed distress over receiving an eviction notice and past assaults, requesting emergency housing assistance.

Spoke in support of funding Habitat for Humanity to address affordable housing and generational wealth in the West End.

An East Price Hill resident and Habitat employee spoke about the community stability brought by new homeownership.

Urged council to approve funding for Habitat for Humanity to scale affordable housing in Cincinnati.

Vice president of real estate development for Habitat for Humanity outlined upcoming West End builds and mortgage models.

Expressed frustration over property receiverships and fines.