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Citizen Watchdog with Todd Zinser

Citizen Watchdog with Todd Zinser

Di: Joe Strecker Productions
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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 Politica e governo Scienze politiche
Episodi
  • Understanding Truancy: The Hidden Crisis in Cincinnati Schools

    Understanding Truancy: The Hidden Crisis in Cincinnati Schools
    Jan 20 2026
    • In this episode of Citizen Watchdog, host Todd Zinser delves into the pressing issue of truancy in Cincinnati Public Schools. He highlights the significant impact that absenteeism has on students' learning environments and the overall school district. Zinser discusses the evolution of truancy management, noting the shift from traditional truant officers to absence intervention teams, which aim to address chronic absenteeism through a more supportive approach rather than punitive measures. He emphasizes the confusion surrounding the definitions of chronic absenteeism and habitual truancy, and the challenges in gathering reliable data to assess the effectiveness of these intervention teams.

    • Zinser further explores the current state of chronic absenteeism in Hamilton County, revealing that Cincinnati Public Schools ranks 22nd out of 607 schools in terms of absenteeism. He raises concerns about the lack of data on the performance of absence intervention teams and suggests that the City of Cincinnati should commission an independent study to evaluate their effectiveness. The episode concludes with a call for greater oversight and collaboration between city government and public schools to ensure that students receive the support they need to attend school regularly.
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    19 min
  • Proposed Income Tax Increase

    Proposed Income Tax Increase
    Jan 12 2026
    In this episode, Todd Zinser discusses the recent proposal to increase the earnings tax in Cincinnati, examining the city's financial situation, including the impact of COVID relief funds and previous tax increases. Todd argues that the city has sufficient funds and questions the justification for the proposed tax hike, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in city budgeting.

    Takeaways
    • The city has received significant revenue increases recently.
    • COVID relief funds were intended for more than just operational costs.
    • The earnings tax increase proposal lacks a solid justification.
    • The city has not fully utilized the COVID relief funds available.
    • There is a concern about overlapping funding for city projects.
    • The earnings tax increase is seen as a political maneuver rather than a necessity.
    • The current city budget is substantial, raising questions about the need for more taxes.
    • Historical context shows a shift in the city's taxation approach.
    • Transparency in city budgeting is crucial for public trust.
    • Future discussions will focus on the city's financial management and tax proposals.
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    21 min
  • Raising Taxes

    Raising Taxes
    Jan 5 2026
    In this episode of Citizen Watchdog, Todd Zinzer discusses the complexities of taxation in Cincinnati, focusing on the recent tax increases, historical context, and the implications of government spending. He critiques the current city council's approach to managing taxes and budgets, emphasizing the need for fiscal responsibility and transparency in public finance. The conversation also touches on the impact of property tax reassessments and the potential for earnings tax increases, urging listeners to remain vigilant about government financial decisions.

    ****** CORRECTION NOTICE **********

    At approximately 13:20, Todd misstated the gross increase in county property tax collections. He said the increase was $128 million; the correct figure is approximately $184 million. The error understated the increase, and the overall point remains the same.
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    25 min
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