Thursday, January 16 2014
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City Manager Shakes Up City Hall Leadership
Cincinnati’s acting City Manager Scott Stiles announced a big shake up in the city’s core leadership positions this week. Most notably City Solicitor John Curp will leave his current position to head up the city’s Metropolitan Sewer and Water districts. Some, including councilmembers P.G. Sittenfeld and Chris Seelbach, say the move was retribution from Mayor John Cranley as Curp favored both the parking privatization plan and the streetcar project, both of which Cranley was against. Bill Moller, a city retiree, was hired as the assistant city manager, which allows Moller to “double dip” into pension and a new city salary at $147,000.
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City Democrats Flexing Their Majority Muscle
Following the streetcar saga which threatened to divide political alliances in the city, the democratic majority in local government is banding together to embrace a slew of progressive initiatives for the coming term. Notable among them, a rejection of a recent move to repeal the city's Responsible Bidder ordinance, tax credits for a supportive housing facility in Avondale and a study focusing on disparities in how city contracts are awarded.
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Bengals Lose Another Important Coach
Another one bites the dust. On the heels of Jay Gruden leaving the Bengals to become the head coach for the Washington Redskins, defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer is packing his bags for Minnesota to become head coach for the Vikings. Zimmer has been with the Bengals since 2008. The Bengals announced former linebacker coach Paul Guenther will become the next defensive coordinator.
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We Sold Our Soul to the Company Store
In today's most depressing news, Forbes has cited a study conducted by Careerbliss.com in naming Cincinnati's workforce as the least happy in the nation. The honor is based on a number of factors, but notes that those of us slaving away in the Queen City have expressed the most pessimism with regard to growth opportunities and compensation.
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Graeter's Unveils Gelato and Low-calorie Ice Cream
Graeter’s announced two new significant product lines this week: gelato and a new ice cream targeted at those looking to save a few calories. The low-calorie product is dubbed “A Little Less Indulgent” and has 50 percent less sugar and 25 percent less fat and calories. The company boasts that its new gelato line is the “most authentic gelato found in the United States.”
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