Mayor· 2026–2029
Aftab Pureval
Cincinnati
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 26
- Total speaking time
- 3:59:19
- Avg per meeting
- 9:12
- Segments
- 6882
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Top issues during term (20)
Proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policy Overhaul
Aids in evaluating the return on investment of millions in diverted tax revenues.
Homelessness Prevention and Bridge-Loan Funding
$840,000 plus $300,000 moved out of an eviction-prevention fund, with rental assistance leaders saying they need about $100,000 a month and will face a January shortfall.
Chronic Nuisance Ordinance Review
Potential administrative and enforcement cost adjustments associated with code compliance hearings and civil penalties.
Paul Clock Bell Tower Acquisition and Restoration
City acquisition and restoration costs for the bell tower structure.
FY 2026 to FY 2027 Budget Carryover and Surplus Allocations
About $14.9 million from the general fund surplus gets redirected, including $5 million to housing and $2 million to pensions.
Pleasant Ridge Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Adds $23,240.20 in state grant money to an existing pedestrian safety project — no new city dollars.
Restricted Cannabis Fund Creation
Dedicates about $1.8 million in annual cannabis tax revenue the city has received.
Nehemiah Manufacturing Commercial Development and Tax Exemption in Lower Price Hill
A $6.74 million private investment, with property taxes on the improvements exempted for 15 years.
Building Energy Benchmarking and Performance Standards
Supporters cited average energy savings of roughly 3% annually for compliant buildings in Columbus, offsetting energy costs that have risen over 27% in recent years.
City West Affordable Housing Preservation and Debt
$1.5 million from the Housing and Economic Development Capital Project Reserve — on hold for now.
Vibrancy Art Fund and Arts Collaboration
Uses dollars previously allocated through the leveraged support arts category; both partner organizations will receive administrative fees.
Human Services Fund Policy and Priorities for FY 2028-2029
Adding priorities without added revenue could shrink funding for existing housing, employment and violence-prevention programs.
10-Year Neighborhood Planning Cycle
Will be factored into ongoing planning department operations and budgeting.
Leverage Support Process Reform
Over 100 groups asked for $17 million but only about $1.5 million was available.
Small Business Access to Capital and SBA Lending
Financial impact is currently undetermined pending the 60-day administrative report.
CPD Surveillance Technology and Data Privacy
None specified directly in the motion.
Westline Flats Multi-Family Development in Westwood
The total project cost is approximately $57 million.
Road Paving and Infrastructure Investment
Unknown until the administration's 30-day report; bonding may be considered.
Standalone Stormwater Management Utility
Unknown — organizational and budgetary actions are just beginning.
Surplus property sale in Oakley
$15,500 in sale proceeds to the city.
Decisions during term (865)
Recorded while Pureval was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.