State of the City

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval gave his fourth "State of the City" address Thursday, wrapping up his first term in office and looking ahead to the next four years.

WVXU wants to hear directly from Cincinnatians: What do YOU think are the challenges facing the city? What changes have you seen over the past four years? And what do you think should be the focus moving forward?

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval highlighted achievements from his third year in office and challenged residents to keep moving forward in his third State of the City Address.

Aftab Pureval says hard decisions about the city budget, zoning, and transportation are necessary in order to build the type of city residents want.

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval credits federal stimulus for funding many of his policy initiatives during his first year in office. Pureval gave his first State of the City Address Tuesday night at historic Union Terminal, announcing new efforts on local gun regulation and land use reform.

Mayor John Cranley touted what he calls Cincinnati's comeback in his final State of the City address Tuesday night. Cranley spoke to a crowd of city leaders, elected officials, and guests at the new TQL Stadium.

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley said the city is on the rise and doing better than any time in his lifetime. Cranley delivered his "State of the City"…

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley is challenging city residents to give an hour for the city in 2018.Cranley announced "Give One for Cincy" Tuesday night…

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley says the state of the city "is strong and growing stronger."Cranley delivered his "State of the City Address" Tuesday night…

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley is making final preparations to deliver his "State of the City" address Tuesday evening at the 20th Century Theater in…