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Cincinnati Pension Problems

The Cincinnati retirement system is in trouble, and its $870 million in unfunded pension liabilities could seriusly damage the city’s long-term viability. While there is widespread agreement the funding problem must be resolved, and soon, many local politicians and business leaders say Issue 4, the pension reform charter ammendent on next week’s ballot, is not the answer. Cincinnati Retirement System Executive Director Paula Tilsley, Ohio AuditorDave Yost  and Cincinnati EnquirerInvestigative Reporter James Pilcher discuss the pension fund and proposed solutions.

Maryanne Zeleznik is responsible for all news and public affairs programming at WVXU. She also hosts Morning Edition Monday through Friday.