Safety
Safety is the number one priority of most urban municipalities and the City Cincinnati is no different. Economic disparity fueled by high unemployment and rising costs leads to frustration and increased crime. While the City has taken steps to address group related violence, homicides and neighborhood crime remain issues of concern. We must remain vigilant in our fight against crime. We must use every resource available to keep our citizens safe, our communities vibrant and our business community growing.

Budget
The current recession has taught every head of household how to do more with less and continue to meet the basic needs of the family. The City of Cincinnati must prepare its General Fund Budget accordingly yet continue to provide quality service. The task will be extremely difficult and require creative solutions. While some budget balancing decisions may be difficult and painful, it is clear that the final analysis must include a structurally balanced budget achieved through fair and equitable concessions from the entire community.

Economic Growth/Population Retention
The 2010 census report has Cincinnati’s population below 300,000 at 297,000. This is a major concern and must be a top priority. In an effort to reverse this trend we must focus on retention of current businesses and creating incentives to attract new businesses.