Children's Services Funding Stalemate | Cincinnati News

Commissioner Alicia Reece is pushing to redirect half-cent sales tax funds—locked since 1996 for stadiums and property tax rebates—to ease the burden of a looming 72% increase in the children’s services levy. But county staff says it’s not feasible due to existing debt, insisting the money’s earmarked for stadium upkeep. When Reece refused to specify how much she wanted diverted, staff asked for details—she replied it’s their job to figure it out. The levy funds critical child protection services, now strained by rising costs and demand. Commissioners will vote on whether to put the levy on the ballot August 3rd. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/95498a23f351e1bd