Mayor Pauses Income Tax Push | Cincinnati News

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval has shelved this year’s push for an income tax hike, citing rising costs and competing ballot measures—especially for schools and children’s services—that demand immediate attention. Though he still supports the tax to fund housing, safety, and neighborhood improvements, he believes now isn’t the right moment. The city’s finances are stable, and he backs the school board’s pivot to a property tax instead of another income tax proposal. But don’t count him out—he’s determined to bring the tax before voters before his term ends in 2030, aiming to find the perfect window to make it work. 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/a6204dff8d9d2033