Cincinnati budget

Cincinnati is expected to repave more than double the number of lane miles this fiscal year compared to last fiscal year.

The money is required by state law to be spent only on maintaining existing city-owned infrastructure like roads, parks, recreation centers, and police and fire stations.

Tuesday's debate included a few heated exchanges over process and priorities.

Mayor Pureval says he supports the likely property tax levy for Hamilton County Children's Services, but an earned income tax for Cincinnati schools isn't a good idea.

From street paving to public safety to a future music venue, here's how Cincinnati City Council is spending your taxes in the city budget.

Cincinnati City Council voted Monday to give initial approval to the next city budget, including $2 million for the Farmer Music Center project. A final vote is expected Wednesday.

A few members have big ideas but it's not clear if they can garner enough support to push them forward.

The organizations that provide services say they can cover about half the funding for five months; they want to borrow the other half from the city and Hamilton County.

Mayor Pureval made several adjustments to the plan, like reducing the amount set aside for the Farmer Music Center and earmarking $1 million for BLINK.

"We constructed a portfolio to withstand volatility, and it's doing just that," reports an investment manager.