John Cranley

Commentary: Ohio's GOP Legislature Might Be Bought By The NRA, But Voters Are Not

By • Oct 9, 2019
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John Minchillo / AP

On Monday, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine laid out the details of his 17-point plan – the STRONG Ohio plan – to address gun violence in the wake of the Aug. 4 mass shooting in Dayton that left nine dead and dozens wounded.

It is a plan, the Republican governor said, the Ohio legislature – dominated by his fellow Republicans – would vote to approve.

Op-Ed: To End Gun Violence 'We Must Put Ideology Last And Human Life First'

By John Cranley • Sep 5, 2019
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John Minchillo / AP

Editor's note: As the one-year mark since the mass shooting at the Fifth Third Center on Fountain Square approached, WVXU asked Mayor John Cranley to reflect on that day and the city's days since. Here's what he wrote: 

CPD And Community Members Clash Over Reasons For Youth Violence

By • Jul 11, 2019
Ambriehl Crutchfield / WVXU

The Cincinnati Police Department wants to increase police presence in crime hot spots in hopes of reducing violent crime.

Cincinnati Files Lawsuit Against State Concerning Local Gun Laws

By • Jun 6, 2019
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John Minchillo / AP

Cincinnati is filing a lawsuit against the State of Ohio over Ohio House Bill 228, which Mayor John Cranley said preempts cities from enacting legislation to reduce gun violence.  

Fixing Columbia Parkway Comes With Cost And Traffic Headaches

By • Mar 27, 2019
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Jay Hanselman / WVXU

Cincinnati officials are recommending a plan to permanently address the landslides along portions of Columbia Parkway.

Analysis: There's One Takeaway From The 'Gang Of Five' Texts Released Thursday

By • Mar 7, 2019
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One thing was abundantly clear in the over 600 pages of text messages and emails from the "Gang of Five" Cincinnati Council members – they have no use whatsoever for Mayor John Cranley.

Mayor Cranley Proposes Measures To Improve Pedestrian Safety

By • Jan 18, 2019
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WCPO

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley on Friday announced a number of safety improvements, initiatives and policy changes designed to increase pedestrian safety in the city.

Mayor Cranley: Use of Racial Slur 'Unacceptable;' City Must Set 'Moral Tone'

By • Jan 4, 2019
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Bill Rinehart / WVXU

Two Cincinnati police officers could still face punishment for using a racial slur. The two were recorded on body cameras using the N-word during two separate interactions with the public. The internal investigation into the incidents is continuing, according to Chief Eliot Isaac.

Mayor Wants 'Calm' And 'Thorough' Acting City Manager For The Permanent Job

By • Dec 5, 2018
Jay Hanselman / WVXU

Cincinnati's acting city manager is Mayor John Cranley's candidate to be the permanent city manager.

Cincinnati One Of 20 Cities Awarded Climate Change Grant

By • Oct 29, 2018
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Bloomberg Philanthropies announced Monday Cincinnati is one of 20 cities awarded a grant from the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge.

Mayor Vetoes Council-Approved Budget Changes

By • Oct 11, 2018
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Jay Hanselman / WVXU

Updated: 12:55 p.m.

As promised, Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley vetoed an ordinance council approved making about $5.4 million in changes to the current budget.  

Mayor Cranley Expected To Veto Latest Budget Update Ordinance

By • Oct 10, 2018
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John Minchillo / AP

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley is expected to veto an ordinance council approved Wednesday making about $5.4 million in changes to the current budget.  

Council Overrides Mayor's Veto of Ballot Issue Allowing Closed-Door Meetings

By • Sep 6, 2018
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John Minchillo / AP

Cincinnati City Council over-rode a mayoral veto of a ballot issue Thursday that would allow council to hold closed-door sessions under certain circumstances.

Judge Makes Homeless Move A Second Time, Banning Them From A Wide Area Of The City

By • Aug 6, 2018
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

For the second time in less than 24 hours, a Hamilton County judge has ordered homeless people who had vacated a camp on Third Street to leave the new camp they established Monday night on Central Parkway across from Jack Casino.

Homeless Camp At Third And Plum Gets Temporary Reprieve From City

By & • Jul 19, 2018
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Ann Thompson / WVXU

Updated: Thursday, 4:00 p.m.

Cincinnati officials are delaying a plan to clear a homeless camp under the highway ramp on Third Street at Plum.

Cincinnati's New Budget, A New Police Headquarters And More Top Stories This Week

By • Jun 29, 2018
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Jim Nolan / WVXU

Cincinnati City Council approves the city's $407 million operating budget for the new fiscal year that starts Sunday. Councilwoman Amy Murray shares what she learned at a national emergency communications conference as two firms continue their reviews of Cincinnati's 911 system following the tragic death of Kyle Plush. Mayor Cranley vetoes a proposed streetcar congestion fix. City officials narrow the possible sites for the police department's new District Five headquarters. And it's a turbulent time for some of the major companies headquartered in Cincinnati.   

As Public Hearings Conclude, Council Begins Budget Work

By • Jun 13, 2018
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Cincinnati Council Members will now debate how they want to alter budget proposals submitted by Acting City Manager Patrick Duhaney and Mayor John Cranley.

Federal Judge Encourages, Doesn't Order, Cooperation Over Sewer District

By • Jun 13, 2018
Sarah Ramsey / WVXU

The federal judge overseeing the Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) consent decree has again told Cincinnati and Hamilton County leaders to work together. Judge Michael Barrett says if the two entities can't, he'll make decisions and they probably won't like them.

Mayor Cranley Makes Budget Changes That "Reflect My Values"

By • Jun 6, 2018
Jay Hanselman / WVXU

Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley has sent the budget to City Council for its consideration and approval.

Monday Politics Chat: No Winners in Cranley-Black Confrontation

By • Apr 23, 2018
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WVXU politics reporter  Howard Wilkinson spoke with News Director Maryanne Zeleznik Monday about the drama over Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley's push to get rid of City Manager Harry Black; and Black's decision Saturday morning to resign before five members of city council fired him. 

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