Trust In Local Government /trust-in-local-government Support for this project comes from the Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation.WVXU has been covering the stories of politics and corruption at Cincinnati's City Hall since early 2020. We have now launched an initiative to more closely examine Cincinnati politics and the individuals who have shaped it, along with the current allegations of corruption. We'll also explore proposals for change, and seek feedback from local leaders and community members on what can be done to restore trust in City Hall.Trust in Local Government, WVXU's Public Integrity Project will analyze our council-manager form of government and the charter amendments designed to reinforce ethical standards at City Hall; take a historical look at corruption in Cincinnati government; talk with the candidates for Cincinnati mayor and continue with an ongoing series of features, interviews and candidate profiles. en-US Copyright Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:20:37 GMT Cincinnati wants public input on how to better community engagement /local-news/2021-11-09/cincinnati-better-community-engagement-meetings The meetings are for residents to help city officials brainstorm ways to improve or create new methods of engagement. You can also take an online survey. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:20:37 GMT /local-news/2021-11-09/cincinnati-better-community-engagement-meetings Becca Costello Council approves new ethics director and bans some campaign donations to curb corruption /local-news/2021-10-25/council-nears-approval-of-ethics-director-and-a-ban-on-some-donations-to-curb-corruption Cincinnati Council voted 8-0 Wednesday to ban some campaign contributions in an effort to combat corruption, and to create a new position to oversee all reform efforts at City Hall. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 21:19:18 GMT /local-news/2021-10-25/council-nears-approval-of-ethics-director-and-a-ban-on-some-donations-to-curb-corruption Becca Costello Cincinnati's mayor has too much power, report from government experts says /local-news/2021-10-21/national-civic-league-report-cincinnati-mayor-too-much-power A new report from the National Civic League was sparked by the corruption charges and ethics challenges at Cincinnati City Hall. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:05:15 GMT /local-news/2021-10-21/national-civic-league-report-cincinnati-mayor-too-much-power Becca Costello New report recommends major changes after corruption at City Hall /show/cincinnati-edition/2021-10-21/national-civic-league-report-recommends-major-changes-cincinnati-city-hall National Civic League study includes recommendations for the city's council-manager form of government. Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:01:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2021-10-21/national-civic-league-report-recommends-major-changes-cincinnati-city-hall