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Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval to Deliver State of the City After 78% Reelection Victory

The speech will outline a second-term agenda centered on public safety after a violent summer.

Overview

  • Pureval speaks Thursday evening at Cincinnati Music Hall in Over-the-Rhine, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and a livestream available.
  • Unofficial results show Pureval defeated Cory Bowman with about 78% of the vote, totaling more than 51,000 ballots.
  • The mayor has identified public safety as his top priority, with additional focus on basic city services, affordable housing, and creating jobs and opportunities.
  • A summer marked by fatal shootings and a widely viewed brawl pushed crime concerns to the forefront of the campaign.
  • Police Chief Teresa Theetge remains on administrative leave as a third-party firm reviews the effectiveness of her leadership.