Cincinnati OKs Tax Hike to Fund Police, Fire Department Expansion

Cincinnati will raise income taxes to pay for more police officers and fire department resources after the City Council approved a $1.2 billion operating budget for the 2027 fiscal year on Thursday. The 7-2 vote included a 0.25 percent income tax increase, expected to generate $28 million annually, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. The budget seeks to close a $45 million shortfall caused by inflation and flat state funding, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported. Despite these financial pressures,