Council passes multiple routine ordinances, approves appointments and grant acceptances; BRT loitering ordinance referred back to committee

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At this meeting Cincinnati City Council approved a series of emergency ordinances and grants, confirmed an environmental advisory board appointment and advanced several personnel salary adjustments; proposed changes to streets and sidewalks rules for BRT stations were sent back to committee after member concerns about penalties.

Cincinnati City Council voted on a slate of routine and emergency measures during its March session, approving grant acceptances, administrative salary adjustments and honorary street namings. Most measures passed by unanimous roll call. One proposed change to streets-and-sidewalks rules affecting bus rapid transit (BRT) stations was referred back to committee after council members raised concerns about misdemeanor penalties.

Appointments and confirmations: The council confirmed the city manager’s appointment of Emmy Schroeder to the Environmental Advisory Board by roll call vote (confirmed). The council also adopted a ceremonial resolution recognizing Hope Harvey Dudley as a 2025 Black History Month honoree.

Grants and transit measures: The council authorized acceptance of a grant of up to $298,869 from the Ohio Department of Health for the “Get Vaccinated Ohio” public health initiative and accepted up to $250,000 in Federal Transit Administration funds to support the streetcar (both measures approved). Council members also approved a smaller federal grant to support real-time displays…

Council passes multiple routine ordinances, approves appointments and grant acceptances; BRT loitering ordinance referred back to committee

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