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We ask the candidates about the Bengals stadium deal, the proposal to cap Fort Washington Way and how the city and the county can work better together.
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The rules for adding or expanding a landfill or recycling center in Hamilton County are changing. Commissioners adopted rules for the first time last December, and voted Thursday to revise them.
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Commissioner Denise Driehaus says the plan is to expand the program to more places, including the county-owned stadiums.
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The grants, totaling $3 million, range from building improvement projects to property development and infrastructure repairs.
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Three Hamilton County tax levies could be on the November ballot this year. Two are recommended for renewal at the same property tax rate, and one is recommended for an increase.
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Minority- and woman-owned businesses are not getting their fair share of government contracts in Hamilton County, according to a new report conducted for the Board of County Commissioners.
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Hamilton County owns the utility, and commissioners approve the budget every year. But Cincinnati operates MSD and negotiates with the labor union. Last year the city approved a 5% cost of living raise, higher than the 2% raise accounted for in the budget.
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Commissioners now plan to spend a total $35.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to produce new units, fix up existing units, and establish a home repair program. Another $5 million will be used for homelessness prevention.
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The pilot program was developed after commissioners heard from senior citizens who are not eligible for federal COVID-relief programs but needed help due to rising costs while on a fixed income. It will target seniors who are not eligible for other assistance by increasing the income limits for eligibility.
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The report is the first step in a forthcoming master plan. Commissioners will have ultimate authority to decide what changes to make to the stadium and how much to spend.