Council Member (at-large)· 2026–2027
Ryan James
Cincinnati
About
Ryan James's campaign focused on urban development and density, emphasizing thoughtful execution of growth initiatives as he made history by becoming the youngest Black man elected to the Cincinnati City Council.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentJames advocated for urban density, stating it can be a positive asset for the city if executed properly.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 58
- Total speaking time
- 2:45:16
- Avg per meeting
- 2:51
- Segments
- 3231
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Top issues during term (4)(Housing)
Veterans Village Housing Project in Madisonville
No direct city cost cited; funded through church fundraising, the VA, city, and county collaboration.
City Rental Housing Platform First-Year Performance
Includes $240,000 in city funds for the Winton Hills grocery delivery pilot alongside private investment.
Revive + Thrive Home Repair Loan Program
The city's $1 million is matched by roughly another $1 million in private loan capital from LISC.
Housing Atop Municipal Facilities
Utilizing city-owned facility foundations and ground floors is projected to lower overall development costs and make capital stacks more viable for income-restricted housing.
Decisions during term (10)
Recorded while James was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
FY 2026 carryover ordinance (reserves, housing, pension)
Item 8: Appointment to Board of Housing Appeals
APPOINTMENT: Gaibriele Givens to Board of Housing Appeals
Eviction Prevention and Housing Stabilization Funding Reallocations
202601739 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/3/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate $10,925,956 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development…
202601740 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/3/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate $2,596,978.03 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Home Investment…
202601741 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/3/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate $972,328 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Emergency Solutions…
202601742 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 6/3/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to accept and appropriate a grant of $2,043,145 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing…
Motion Assessing Housing and Economic Development Tools
Item 11: Assessment and Streamlining of Housing and Economic Development Tools
Voting record (4)(Housing)
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