Week of June 22: Black Lives Matter, Cincinnati City Budget & Voter Registration
Last week's theme in Cincinnati Budget hearings was clear: Black Lives Matter & Defund the police. The City of Cincinnati raised the Juneteenth flag for the first time in history and unveiled a new Black Lives Matter street mural. Roger Davis testified at the June 18 budget hearing on behalf of CUFA, saying that, "we should end tax abatements for the wealthy'" and instead, focus on investments that will address our affordable housing gap. This week, make your voice heard my emailing your comments to City Council and the Mayor, make sure you're registered to vote.
Week of June 15: "Just Mercy," Cincinnati City Budget & Envisioning a Regenerative Economy
Let's continue our conversation on racial and economic justice this week! Cincinnati must pass the 2020-21 budget by June 30. CUFA needs to tell City Council what our priorities are for local funding with our tax dollars. Then, take a moment to explore ideas for building a regenerative economy, where everyone has what they need.
Week of June 8: Racial Justice, Deep Phone Canvassing & Energy Affordability
As CUFA strives to build a world were everyone is able to meet their basic needs, we ask: what can we do to build the power we need to win?
Week of June 1: Tell DeWine to get his priorities straight
We need Governor DeWine to get his priorities straight to help Ohioans deal with the economic fallout from Coronavirus. Instead of focusing on the coming wave of evictions, foreclosures and utility shut offs, Ohio's General Assembly prioritized taking away local municipal rights to ban single-use plastic bags. We're counting on Governor DeWine to veto the plastic bag bill, and get focused on the issues that matter to Ohioans. And we're counting on you to help us build the power we need to win statewide moratoriums on evictions, foreclosures and utility shut offs.
Week of May 4: Housing, Sewers & the People's Bailout
As the impacts of the Coronavirus crisis unfold, it is more clear than ever: we need to use our resources to help those most in need. Right here in Hamilton County, that means keeping people in their homes and making sure those homes are safe. Join us in calling for action at the local and federal level to get what we need.