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Citizen Watchdog with Todd Zinser

Citizen Watchdog with Todd Zinser

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 The city of Cincinnati and Hamilton County are run by the same party. There is no overight or dissenting voice....this is where Todd Zinser comes in. Todd bio is below

https://docs.house.gov/meetings/AP/AP19/20150225/102984/HHRG-114-AP19-Bio-ZinserT-20150225.pdf

He will keep an eye out on all the shenanigans in Hamilton County and the City of Cincinnati. Nothing gets by Todd Zinser...the Citizen WatchdogCopyright Joe Strecker Productions Ciencia Política Política y Gobierno
Episodios
  • Where the Sidewalk Ends . . . - Cincinnati's Budget Battles and Sidewalk Saga

    Where the Sidewalk Ends . . . - Cincinnati's Budget Battles and Sidewalk Saga
    Jun 17 2025
    City budgets aren't just about numbers; they're arenas where power and transparency clash, especially when sidewalks are on the line. With the clock ticking towards a June 30 deadline, we're breaking down the complex labyrinth of Cincinnati’s budgeting process. We highlight the slippery slope of leveraged support and the arbitrary adjustments by the mayor and city council—adjustments that are ripe for corruption without clear criteria or conflict-of-interest safeguards. It's a dive into the murky waters of city politics, where the absence of accountability raises more than just eyebrows.

    We're also shining a spotlight on a contentious new twist in the sidewalk saga. Vice Mayor and Councilwoman Albi have thrown a curveball with their proposal for a Sidewalk Repair Pilot Program, stirring controversy by tapping into railway funds. This proposal isn't just a bureaucratic shuffle; it challenges the city’s equitable spending plan, Cincy on Track, and evokes fears of misuse of resources. As complaints pour in, we question the fairness of a rail-funded fix. Will this pilot program be a boon for the citizens or a backdoor for favoritism? Tune in as we unravel these budgetary plot twists and their potential impact on Cincinnati's streets and its residents.
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    21 m
  • The Great Cincinnati Train Robbery

    The Great Cincinnati Train Robbery
    Jun 2 2025
    I told you so. . . . Nearly $6 million has been funneled into the shadows, and the integrity of the city's campaign finance system hangs in the balance. Join us as we unravel the strings of alleged corruption surrounding the 2023 railway election, where Norfolk Southern, the city council, and Mayor Aftab's roles have sparked controversy. The lack of transparency and manipulation of campaign finance rules have raised serious questions, and our recent op-ed in the Inquirer zeroes in on the city's broken promises regarding anti-corruption reforms, shifting the narrative beyond Sittenfeld's pardon.

    We're demanding accountability and transparency like never before. The clandestine operations of the Norfolk Southern Steering Committee, especially regarding the sale of a public asset, are under the microscope. Why is there so little clarity about the committee's composition and their dealings with Aftab? And what about the staggering funds channeled into a related campaign—were they used responsibly? Our conversation doesn't just stop there; we propose legislative reforms to tighten the reins on corporate contributions to ballot issue campaigns in Ohio, calling for stringent campaign finance rules to ensure the integrity of public asset sales.
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    17 m
  • Look what we found! The Missing Audit. Response to Episode 12

    Look what we found! The Missing Audit. Response to Episode 12
    May 28 2025
    Todd unlocks the secrets of effective city governance as we expose the tangled web of a missing audit report and the story behind it. Navigate with us through the perplexities of audit management, from the bombshell draft by Crowe LLP in December 2022 to the final report's emergence nearly two years later. Despite the clear and valuable recommendations from Crowe—like improving council member recusals and managing conflicts of interest—the city has remained stagnant, leaving crucial improvements untouched. You’ll learn why transparency is more than a buzzword and hear firsthand why action on these findings is desperately needed.

    As tensions rise over the unaddressed audit findings and a hefty $150,000 price tag, we question the city's priorities and oversight capabilities. With ongoing issues in vehicle procurement and financial allocations, the city's new fleet plans are shrouded in controversy. Join the conversation as we unveil our plans to create a website dedicated to hosting key documents such as audit reports and city budgets, empowering you with the evidence to hold governance accountable. This episode promises to elevate your understanding of city governance challenges and the urgent necessity for transparency and accountability.
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    19 m
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