Tuesday, November 5 2013
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It's Time to Vote, Cincinnati
It’s voting day, Cincinnati. There are a number of issues on today’s ballot including two important tax levies and Issue 4, which is looking to overhaul how Cincinnati manages its pension system. In addition to these issues, Cincinnati is also voting to elect a new mayor for the first time in eight years as well as a slurry of nine council members. Click through here if you need help finding your voting location.
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Lawsuit Alleges Urban Active Engaged in Shady Business Practices
According to a class-action settlement, Urban Active Fitness, the tri-state’s largest gym, has been overcharging members. The lawsuit could potentially net more than $19 million in payments to former gym members. The lawsuit alleges Urban Active of failing to honor cancellation notices, misrepresenting terms on contracts and other shady business practices. Anyone who signed a contract with Urban Active between Jan. 1, 2006 and Oct. 26, 2012 is eligible to a payout. If you were involved in Urban Active between this time period, check out http://www.urbanactivelawsuit.com/ for more details.
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Port Authority Could See Hundreds of Millions of Dollars from Parking Lease Deal
Based on an analysis done by a former Procter & Gamble Co. executive, the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority could receive more than $230 million during the next 40 years as a result of its deal to lease Cincinnati’s parking assets. The City of Cincinnati estimates to see an up-front $85-million payment plus an additional yearly amount ranging between $3 million and $19 million until 2053. The executive who completed the analysis, said he believes the city could have generated an additional $80 million if they kept the parking system and made the technological improvements themselves.
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Wild Claims From Smitherman
Speaking of election day, Cincinnati Blog recently posted a relevant Youtube video depicting Councilman Chris Smitherman making some “wild and outlandish” claims. According to the blog, Smitherman has a history or making ridiculous statements and this is just another example, as many of his claims cannot be substantiated. Why is this relevant you ask? Mayoral candidate John Cranley reportedly posted this video to his Facebook page as a measure of his support for Smitherman.
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Check Out What’s Inside the Abandoned Shillito’s Department Store
Ever wonder what’s left inside the old Shillito’s building? So did the Cincinnati Business Courier. The publications’ offices sit on the bottom floor of the former department store and has the Landor branding agency as its neighbors. Landor recently hosted a “Shillito’s Abandoned” benefit in support of Covington’s Mike Amman, the owner of BLDG who is battling cancer. Check out for some spooky photos from the abandoned department store.
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