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 (5)(Infrastructure)
Downtown Street Lighting Assessment Concerns
Impacts property owners in Lighting Group 2 with annual front-foot assessments for street lighting.
Sidewalk Regulations and E-Bike/Scooter Safety
$50,000 in philanthropic funding dedicated to the initial pilot phase.
Railroad Crossing Safety and Quiet Zone in Columbia Tusculum
Requires funding for an engineering feasibility survey and subsequent infrastructure upgrades.
Emergency Sidewalk Repair Assessments
Shifting sidewalk maintenance to a city-managed program would require new public funding streams.
Removal of Blighted Parking Meters
Aims to optimize parking turnover and revenue while incurring a one-time removal cost to be estimated by the administration.
Decisions during term (10)
Recorded while James was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Green Infrastructure and Impervious Surface Charge Evaluation (Amended)
Approve and File Report on Park Lighting and Camera Infrastructure (Part I)
Approve and File Report on Park Lighting and Camera Infrastructure (Part II)
Filing of Item 5 (Report on Parking Payment Infrastructure)
ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY), Application for Transportation and Infrastructure Grants
Item 5: Blanket Grant Application for DOTE Infrastructure Projects
EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure Grant for Recycling Carts
202601551 ORDINANCE (EMERGENCY) submitted by Sheryl M. M. Long, City Manager, on 5/13/2026, AUTHORIZING the City Manager to apply for various grants of up to $6,000,000 per application from the Metro Transit Infrastructure Fund (“MTIF”)…
EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant
Item 9: Metro Transit Infrastructure Fund Grant for Pedestrian Safety
Voting record (4)(Infrastructure)
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