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Key items noted in the consent agenda included a five‑year agreement to distribute tax levy proceeds for the county’s Developmental Disability Services levy (amount as read in the staff presentation was not clearly stated on the record), a five‑year fuel contract reported at $2,680,000, an illegal-dumping MOU for enforcement at $462,000, a facilities building automation agreement for $968,000 over three years, purchase of a Ford F‑250 for $65,000, and multiple juvenile- and social-services contracts reported in the staff summary (amounts read on the record included $81,647; $100,000; $500,000; $800,000; $1,451,000; $2,310,000; and $1,300,000). The board received a purchasing report for February 2025 for the record.

The board also approved the city’s requested appointment to the TID: Greg Long replaces John Brezina, who was promoted to an assistant city manager position. The motion to approve the appointment passed by roll call.

Votes recorded on the transcript:
- Motion to approve minutes of the previous session: vote recorded as “Yes” for Commissioner Driehaus, Commissioner Summer (name read as 'Summerajimus' in transcript), and Commissioner Reese (no dissent recorded).
- Motion to approve and receive for the record items 2–24 (consent agenda): recorded roll call yes votes by Commissioner Driehaus, Commissioner Summer Dumas, and Commissioner Reese.
- Motion approving the city appointment of Greg Long to the TID: recorded yes votes by roll call.
- Motion to receive item 1 for the record and motion to adjourn: recorded unanimous yes votes.

All recorded votes in the meeting transcript for the items above were unanimous in favor; the transcript does not record any no or abstain votes on these actions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hamilton County Commissioners Regular Meetings 3/20/25","oneSentenceSummary","At the March 20, 2025 Hamilton County Commissioners meeting the board approved the consent agenda (items 2–24), received Item 1 for the record, and approved a city request to appoint Greg Long to the TID; all votes recorded in the transcript were unanimous (three yes votes).","taxTitle","Hamilton County, Ohio","taxId",2657,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6107096,"Commissioner Reese decries lack of transparency in arena petition, warns against taxing county residents",823,2798000,3621000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2779024-139d36b19ec78f2acb5fc9102c94e656&start=2798&end=3621","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2779024-139d36b19ec78f2acb5fc9102c94e656/thumbnail_2798000.jpg","/articles/6107096/Hamilton-County/Ohio/Commissioner-Reese-decries-lack-of-transparency-in-arena-petition-warns-against-taxing-county-residents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107096-00a9dcdda2f669ad9b0808759ee1d7bc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143823&Signature=BMTDjvkUfvr~UVBUx4faOO~v~576TONrLnaXxsbGhpVmBSNIiAcOHizVS5G8GQ9eIp3Az5gzcCQ6xpBrH7S7GPVCEmk2QFMtlzk7m8Rz2KT0pvPsTS4JAAwP998HBDMhVis9~cuMPzky4guYSE3zoLRpiWNFkJoGwT8qDHomNCc2ijnFNLgi-VFyymS~woCm412AMUmgYCKIRIyY6jyd~B19j2Iv3kXfYTlHBAfr9-pHW2USJJ9TFWeXMRVqNZ2YviDu4lugTzXZRPBeDaMblOMzK~TQEi3uFw1C5nm8lmczYGpmYioN9Pf-nHUwu6ELEdpAKZ~Vy7Z0G8qr7j44iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the March 20, 2025 Hamilton County County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Reese criticized a newly announced petition by an arena advocacy group that seeks use of county sales tax to finance a new arena.

Citing a news report, Reese said the group — identified in media coverage as the Hamilton County Growth Alliance and led by political consultant Jay Kincaid — had disclosed endorsements but not financial backers. Reese said, “I want to be clear that I've not been against an arena. My question has always been who's gonna pay for it?” She added she would not support raising taxes “on the backs of taxpayers” without clear funding commitments.

Reese characterized the petition campaign and related editorials as an attempt to pressure the county and said outside, unelected groups should not dictate county spending. She told the board the county has delivered a slate of programs and investments — including affordable housing funding, a 5 13 relief bus, and the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame — and said those accomplishments reflected her voters’ priorities.

The Inquirer article Reese referred to named several public figures and critics supporting the advocacy group’s plan and reported the group’s intent to seek to repurpose sales-tax funds now used for Paycor Stadium and Great American Ballpark maintenance. Reese urged county staff to push back if necessary and asked for clarity from county leaders about any conversations with the petition group.

No motion or formal county action on the arena proposal was made at the meeting. Commissioners and staff indicated they would continue to monitor public discussion and any formal proposals that would require board action.","At the March 20 meeting, Commissioner Reese criticized an arena advocacy group's petition and urged transparency about financial backers before any sales-tax funding discussion; the board did not take a formal vote.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6107101,"Isaiah 55, county-backed Inspire initiative highlight mobile gardens and youth feeding program",246,1216000,1462000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2779024-139d36b19ec78f2acb5fc9102c94e656&start=1216&end=1462","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2779024-139d36b19ec78f2acb5fc9102c94e656/thumbnail_1216000.jpg","/articles/6107101/Hamilton-County/Ohio/Isaiah-55-county-backed-Inspire-initiative-highlight-mobile-gardens-and-youth-feeding-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107101-5768778ffd7c9b18819f8dd515f93f42/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143823&Signature=d-Q37rgtCYHjYxY-uXXi29~Zeu65QRqzf~zjXANXziZE~hxP9vFKyPrxV67XjliaI11eAVoFKBqkNCKTLglDeXu3jsCigqpqezXzvBAcZq-Bd6OPC2ZOGQI2zmifdr90eu-ZSVKd6WRuft9DIkXnq6dmY1tKvCm2uLQ7-RhQqJ9uVYlT99oNOQEl1vHMLL6nEM8YJdYaVKWe~UIvcK1CRj7IQ5nhenyNOJSjY-cNF8jJbNUGlNjuFjJX9GZ1faFSJ3OjJmjFsUEKkHTqA5suZqgGgHZHWWdC34cabw3cnCuAtU0RSlVMlPgLr4LQqMjkvnw0NVqg2uhiiSUaVsQYsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the March 20, 2025 legislative meeting of the Hamilton County County Commissioners, Shannon Carr, founder and CEO of Isaiah 55 Incorporated, described a county-supported mobile feeding program and community gardens that provide free meals and educational programming for children.

Carr told the commissioners, “We grow food to feed the less fortunate healthier options,” and described the organization’s East Price Hill restaurant, Garden of Eaton, which she said offers free meals, and an expanding mobile program funded in part by a donated van. Commissioner Dumas introduced the group and thanked Robert Bell, director of the county’s Inspire initiative, for bringing the program before the board.

The Inspire initiative director, Robert Bell, said the county has funded multiple rounds of the program. “We’ve had 3 complete rounds and 145 programs; over 23,000 youth benefited from this program, and we spent over $704,000 on these programs,” Bell told the board. He said modest grants — “$20,000, $30,000, $40,000” in examples he gave — helped local groups scale up events and services for youth.

Carr described program operations: gardens maintained across the city, rescued produce used for meals, and a push to convert the restaurant into a licensed cannery to preserve produce for distribution. She said funding partners include Feeding America, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, the city’s “boots on the ground” program, and local foundations, and that the recent major funding item covered the donated van now used for mobile outreach.

Commissioners praised the program as a model for community partnerships and suggested potential additional partners, including the Farm Bureau and local agricultural-extension programs. Commissioner Reese encouraged public outreach and recommended a cooking demonstration and video to increase visibility. County staff and commissioners said they will follow up on opportunities to document and promote the program.

The presentation concluded with a brief photo opportunity and continued conversation about volunteer and partnership support.

The discussion took place during the commissioners’ routine remarks and a scheduled “Inspire initiative” presentation; no formal vote or county funding action occurred during this portion of the meeting.","At the Hamilton County Commissioners meeting March 20, 2025, Isaiah 55 founder Shannon Carr described a mobile food program and community gardens supported by the county’s Inspire initiative; commissioners praised the program and noted partnerships and funding sources.","actionData","errors"]

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Commissioners approve consent agenda, confirm TID appointment; all motions pass unanimously

Commissioner Reese decries lack of transparency in arena petition, warns against taxing county residents

Isaiah 55, county-backed Inspire initiative highlight mobile gardens and youth feeding program