Will Cincinnati voters be asked for an income tax increase? It may be part of a plan to stabilize the budget.
Mayor Aftab Pureval convened a commission in 2022 to take a comprehensive look at city finances and recommend changes. The Futures Commission released a report that included recommendations for income tax increases and a new waste collection fee, among dozens of other suggestions.
Cincinnati City Council could vote in August to put an income tax increase on the ballot.
In an effort to get community feedback, Cohear was hired to engage citizens. The group conducted 12 focus groups for the report.
On Cincinnati Edition, we’ll discuss the Futures Commission recommendations, the community engagement process, and the next steps for council.
Guests:
- Jeff Cramerding, Cincinnati City Council member
- Nia Baucke, Chief Executive Officer, Cohear
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