Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval gave his first State of the City address, reflecting on the city’s successes over the past year and his plans for the future. His top priorities include affordable housing, economic recovery, workforce development, equity, human services, public safety, and climate action.
Similar to other cities facing a rise in violent crime throughout the pandemic, Cincinnati has stepped up to keep residents safe by investing over $20 million in public safety infrastructure and pursuing gun safety legislation. Mayor Pureval shared other efforts, including removing nearly 1,450 guns off the street, aiding 4,500 survivors of gender-based violence, and improving emergency services with mental health professionals.
“What we all do here, it isn’t just about next year. It isn’t about the next 10 years,” said Mayor Pureval. “We have the power to shape this city’s future for generations to come, and this is the moment when we must step up and take action.”
He also discussed affordable housing initiatives, such as spearheading the creation or renovation of more than 1,000 housing units this year and pushing for more types of housing options in the future.
Watch Mayor Pureval’s remarks here.
