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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cincinnati public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
FY 2026 to FY 2027 Budget Carryover and Surplus Allocations
The city is deciding what to do with leftover FY 2026 money — topping up emergency reserves, putting $5 million into affordable housing, and making a $2 million pension contribution. Full Council votes October 21.
Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Operating and Capital Budget
Council debated proposed reforms to the city's carryover waterfall policy, including adjusting reserve fund calculations from revenue-based to expenditure-based and altering contingency percentages. While an expenditure-based proposal failed, council requested a 60-day financial analysis.
Police and Fire Overtime and General Fund Adjustments
Federal grant money will fund additional police visibility patrols and support a contract with Women Helping Women for assault survivors.
Cincinnati Retirement System Unfunded Liability Reduction
The city is moving forward with a $50 million lump-sum payment and a structured funding policy to address its long-term pension debt and ensure fiscal stability by 2049.