Vice Mayor (at-large)· 2026–2027
Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney
Cincinnati
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- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 2:16
- Avg per meeting
- 0:14
- Segments
- 114
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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 Kearney was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Appointment of John Willingham to Downtown SID Board
Cancel November 4, 2026 Council Session
Resolution honoring UC Health Mobile Crisis Team
Reconstitute Leveraged Support grant process
Human Service Fund priorities for FY 2028-2029
Access to Council funding ordinance direction
Vibrancy Art Fund motion
Cannabis Revenues Restricted Fund allocations
Midpointe Crossing REDD Grant, Bond Hill
Then-and-now payment to Amazon Web Services
Property sale to East Main Design LLC, Oakley
Rezone 5707-5711 Madison Road for Veterans Village
Clifton Neighborhood Plan adopted
SD Creek development agreement, Winton Hills
Pleasant Ridge pedestrian safety TIF account
Job creation tax credit for A-Men Consulting LLC
MOTION submitted by Councilmembers Owens, Nolan, Walsh, James, Albi, and Vice Mayor Kearney, WE MOVE that the City Administration prepare an ordinance that reflects the following: (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE).
Rezone 5707/5711 Madison Road to Planned Development District No. 107 (Veterans Village)
Clifton Neighborhood Plan
AMEND Consulting job creation tax credit
Voting record (224)
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Cancel November 4, 2026 Council Session
Resolution honoring UC Health Mobile Crisis Team
Reconstitute Leveraged Support grant process
Human Service Fund priorities for FY 2028-2029
Some council members were left out of the process of setting the priorities.
Access to Council funding ordinance direction
Cannabis Revenues Restricted Fund allocations
Midpointe Crossing REDD Grant, Bond Hill
Rezone 5707-5711 Madison Road for Veterans Village
Clifton Neighborhood Plan adopted
Job creation tax credit for A-Men Consulting LLC
WE MOVE that the City Administration, in a continuing effort to improve the efficiency, transparency, and consistency of our community grant programs, take the necessary measures to reconstitute the L
WE MOVE that the Cincinnati City Council amend Ord. 36-2025 and adopt the following Human Service Fund priorities for the Fiscal Year 2028-2029 funding cycle. The categories and allocations for FY 202
WE MOVE that the City Administration prepare an ordinance that reflects the following: (BALANCE ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE).
WE MOVE that the City of Cincinnati establish a Vibrancy Art Fund in the City's Operating Budget to be administered with one or more third-party arts agencies to promote, enhance, and expand access to
WE MOVE that the administration write an ordinance that codifies the following uses for a Cannabis Revenues Restricted Fund previously approved by City Council with the following percentage allocation
Motion 202602920 — Reconstitute Leveraged Support process
Opposed on recorded vote.
Motion 202602925 — Human Services Fund priorities FY 2028-29 (as amended)
Concerned about Cornerstone Renter Equity and other Project Lyft groups losing funding.
Motion 202602924 — Access to Counsel funding ordinance
Motion 202602926 — Vibrancy Art Fund
Questions why Black Art Speaks is not the fiscal agent given its mission.
Motion 202602851 — Cannabis Revenues Restricted Fund allocations
Appointment of Florence Malone to Human Services Advisory Committee
Item 1 & 2: Appointments to Human Service Advisory Committee
Items 4 & 5: Reappointments to Cincinnati Southern Railway Board
Item 6: Reappointment to Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority
Item 7: Reappointment to Convention Facilities Authority
Item 8: Appointment to Board of Housing Appeals
Item 9: Resolution Recognizing Ronald J. Twitty
Item 25: Issuance of Securities for Recreational Facility Improvements
Item 26: Funding for Girls in Government Programming and NAACP Dinner
Item 27: Funding Agreement for 530 Walnut Street Redevelopment
Item 28: Property Acquisition and Demolition at 2260 Vine Street
Item 29: Dedication of Right-of-Way on Reading Road
Item 30: ODOT Agreement for US-42 and I-71 Ramps and Bridges
Item 31: Moral Obligation Payments for MLK Jr. Memorial Celebration
Item 32: Moral Obligation Payment for Document Storage Services
Item 33: Moral Obligation Payments for AssetWorks and Ohio Mayors Alliance
Item 34: ICLEI Technical Assistance Award for Clean Energy
Item 35: ODOT Safety Grant for UC Area Pedestrian Improvements
Item 36: In-Kind Donation from FC Cincinnati for Lincoln Rec Center
Item 37: Development Agreement for Estecreek Road Cold Storage Facility
Item 38: Honorary Street Naming for Ronald J. Twitty
that this Ordinance be Recommend Passage to the Cincinnati City Council, due back on 10/14/2026
TIF expenditure policy ordinance (202602831)
Resolution Recognizing Reverend Dr. Alphonse Allen, Jr.
Resolution Recognizing Zion Temple First Pentecostal Church
Motion on Chronic Nuisance Ordinance Report
Motion on Free Period Products in City Facilities
Amendment to Remove Voting Restriction from Chronic Nuisance Motion
Parking Lot and Garage Safety Standards Ordinance (Version D)
Noted that over 70% of stolen guns come from cars, with over 30% from surface lots, making security measures essential.