Tuesday, Dec. 2: Homeless Center Delay + Bar Tax + Student Critique
Tuesday, Dec. 2
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Homeless Center Delay: Cincinnati postpones permanent day center after Queensgate site failure.
Plans for the city’s first year-round homeless day center are on hold after a Queensgate site fell through. Officials hope to open by winter 2027, with temporary shelters provided in the meantime.
Union Misconduct: Cincinnati Metro union leaders face $60K financial misconduct allegations.
Local 627’s president and treasurer are accused of misusing over $60,000 in union funds for personal expenses. Investigations may expand as the union remains under international trusteeship.
Bar Tax: Downtown bars add 1% fee to support convention hotel funding.
Starting March 2026, some Downtown bars and restaurants will add a 1% fee to bills to help finance a $536M convention center hotel. Participation is voluntary, with commitments lasting 30 years.
Housing Market: Zillow reports Cincinnati home listings cut an average of $20,000.
October saw average home listing cuts of $20,000 in Cincinnati, as inventory rose 30% year-over-year. Despite discounts, demand remains strong for well-priced homes.
Student Critique: UC student calls out Cincinnati politics for ignoring youth voices.
A UC student columnist argues political disengagement stems from disillusionment, not apathy, citing a system that overlooks young voices and fails to address safety and housing concerns.
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