Cincinnati.com Local Politics:Why judge gave ex-Councilman Jeff Pastor 2-year prison sentence

Judge Matthew McFarland had a lot of reasons why Jeff Pastor has to serve more prison time than other convicted council members. [Read in browser]( Local Politics Fri Dec 22 2023 [Why judge gave ex-Councilman Jeff Pastor 2-year prison sentence]( [Former Council member Jeff Pastor walks into Federal Court for sentencing on Thursday December 21, 2023.]( Judge Matthew McFarland had a lot of reasons why Jeff Pastor has to serve more prison time than other convicted council members. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [The Circleville Pumpkin Show license plate is set go on sale in Ohio on Nov. 3.]( [What are the most popular specialized license plates in Ohio?]( Whether it's Buckeyes or Bobcats, animal lovers or Superman aficionados, Ohioans show their spirit and support with a slew of specialized licenses. [READ MORE]( [A voter casts her ballot on Election Day at River Ridge Elementary School in Villa Hills, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.]( [The candidates have now filed. Here are local races to watch in 2024]( The filing deadline for party candidates was Dec. 20. Here's what those filings tell us about 2024. [READ MORE]( [Former Council member Jeff Pastor walks into Federal Court for sentencing on Thursday December 21, 2023.]( [Former city councilman sentenced to two years in prison]( Jeff Pastor is the last of the three former council members to be sentenced for corruption connected to their time on city council. [READ MORE]( [HSAs can help you cover unexpected medical bills.]( [House Bill 49 will shine light on hidden hospital prices | Opinion]( Health care consumers need upfront prices from hospitals to identify affordable care and avoid medical bankruptcy. [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](