Citizen Watchdog with Todd Zinser

Forget everything you know about typical emergency response systems. Our city is breaking new ground with the ARC (Alternative Response to Crisis) program, a revolutionary approach to handling non-violent 911 calls with social workers and mental health specialists instead of police officers. This initiative, which became a permanent fixture in FY23, is stirring up controversy with unions and raising questions about resource allocation and public safety. We dissect how the city's strategic use of tax

Crime isn't just a statistic; it's a reality that hits close to home for West Price Hill residents. Officer Kroger recently shared shocking crime figures, including aggravated robberies and even a murder, urging us to question the effectiveness of the city's Act for Cincy plan. Does the plan truly fight crime, or does it merely help residents live with it? Our discussion peels back the layers of this plan's lengthy documentation, scrutinizing its financial transparency and the role of the Human

Todd unlocks the recent meeting of the Cincinnati Railway Trust Fund's Board of Trustees. Discover how the board is stepping up its game with initiatives to ensure accountability and transparency, pressing the city to make the most of the $56 million set for quarterly disbursement. Todd reveals the pressing question: what happens if the funds aren't used efficiently? The conversation sheds light on the proactive measures being taken to track city projects, and the potential decision to withhold

Unlock the secrets behind the Rising 15 motion and gain insights into the complexities of city governance with our latest episode. Todd promises to unravel the confusion surrounding the missing Exhibit A, pivotal in identifying neighborhoods based on race and median income, and to scrutinize the implications of such narrow criteria in governmental funding. As Todd examines the Rising 15 Railroad Fund and Economic Development Fund, expect to uncover discrepancies between the motion's language and the

The Cincinnati Southern Railway Trust’s latest proposal: a breakthrough or a smokescreen? Todd Zinser unravels the intricate layers of Hamilton County’s contentious city council motion, the spotlight turns to two proposed funds designed to uplift economically disadvantaged neighborhoods: the Rising 15 Railroad Fund and the Rising 15 Economic Development Fund. Though the plan projects a façade of equity, we probe deeper, questioning if it genuinely serves community interests or merely placates vocal