Cincinnati.com Local Politics:A charter amendment takes aim at powerful local transportation council

A grassroots group thinks Cincinnati should have a louder voice on transportation projects with federal funding. It wants voters to decide. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Local Politics Thu Jun 6 2024 [A charter amendment takes aim at powerful local transportation council]( [The Connector, Cincinnati’s electric streetcar, makes its way down Race Street at Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. It makes a 3.6 mile loop through OTR, downtown and The Banks. The streetcar began operation in October 2016 and in September 2020 switched to free rides. So, jump on and do a little sightseeing for free.]( A grassroots group thinks Cincinnati should have a louder voice on transportation projects with federal funding. It wants voters to decide. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [April 10, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio Governor Mike DeWine gives his 2024 State of the State address in the Ohio House chambers at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday afternoon.]( [DeWine expects changes to higher education bill but expects to sign it]( A higher education overhaul that would ban mandatory diversity, equity and inclusion programs hasn't moved in the Legislature since last year. [READ MORE]( [An Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser.]( [Ohio to crack down on drivers in construction zones around the state]( Ohio is stepping up enforcement of traffic violations in construction zones this summer − an active time for both construction and crashes. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Bengals owner, Mike Brown watches his team during an off-season practice outside of Paycor Stadium Tuesday, May 7, 2024.]( [Williams: We're No. 2 in Ohio! Don't get excited]( As news about Paycor Stadium renovations ramps up, it's harsh reminder of how high taxes are in Hamilton County, columnist Jason Williams writes. [READ MORE]( [May 15, 2024; Trotwood, Ohio, USA; Customers shop at Best Buds Depot, formerly knows as Goldwasser Smoke & Vape. Gov. Mike DeWine singled out the store for misleading customers into thinking they were buying marijuana, though the store claims they only sell cannabis products.]( [Ohio marijuana sales could start soon. Why delta-8 may stick around]( Ohio dispensaries hope recreational marijuana will stem the tide of unregulated cannabis. But that may not happen without changes to state law. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Advertisement [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](