Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio has taken action against Cincinnati's newly implemented Department of Economic Inclusion and Procurement ordinance. In a letter addressed to Mayor Aftab Pureval and Fox News Digital, Moreno argues that Cincinnati taxpayers should not be financing initiatives based on race or ethnicity.
According to Fox News Digital, Senator Moreno claims that the ordinance, approved by the City Council, undermines the focus on addressing Cincinnati's $30 million budget deficit, public safety concerns, and recruitment crisis in law enforcement.
Moreno insists that, instead of allocating resources for social experiments, the city should prioritize public safety and allocate funds towards protecting citizens and restoring law and order in Ohio.
The Senate committee member also requested Mayor Pureval to provide a response within five business days, demanding explicit details about how much federal funding Cincinnati has received in fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as explaining the process the new department will follow when reviewing applications and awarding city contracts.
Moreno also questioned Mayor Pureval's administration on their plans to comply with recent Justice Department guidance on avoiding discriminatory practices in contracting and the effects of the new department on law enforcement recruitment efforts.
A spokesperson from Fox News Digital has reached out to Mayor Pureval's office for comment.
Senator Bernie Moreno stood up against Cincinnati's newly implemented Economic Inclusion and Procurement ordinance.
According to Fox News Digital, Moreno argued that the ordinance, approved by the City Council, goes against Cincinnati's focus on addressing their $30 million budget deficit, public safety concerns, and law enforcement recruitment issues.
The Ohio Senator insisted that, instead of allocating resources for social experiments, the city should prioritize public safety and allocate funds toward protecting citizens and restoring law and order in Ohio.
Moreno demanded a response from Mayor Pureval within five business days, requesting specific information about the federal funding Cincinnati received in fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026.
The Senator also questioned the administration on how the new department will adhere to recent Justice Department guidance regarding avoidance of discriminatory practices in contracting, as well as the department's implications on law enforcement recruitment efforts.
A representative from Fox News Digital reached out to Mayor Pureval's office for comment.
Fox News Digital contacted Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval's office for comments.
Senator Bernie Moreno has challenged the Cincinnati City Council's recent Economic Inclusion and Procurement ordinance.
According to Fox News Digital, Moreno argued that the ordinance, approved by the City Council, contrasts with Cincinnati's focus on addressing its $30 million budget deficit and public safety concerns.
The Ohio Senator argued that, instead of funding social experiments, the city should prioritize public safety and allocate funds toward ensuring the safety of citizens and restoring law and order in Ohio.
Moreno demanded a reply from Mayor Pureval within five business days, requesting specific information on federal funding Cincinnati received in fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026. The Senator also requested details on how the new department will adhere to recent Justice Department guidance on avoiding discriminatory practices in contracting and the implications of the department on law enforcement recruitment efforts.
A spokesperson from Fox News Digital contacted Cincinnati Mayor Pureval's office for a comment, stating that the city should focus on revamping the Department of Economic Development and allocating funds for public safety and law enforcement recruitment. The article is intended to inform readers about the concerns raised by Senator Bernie Moreno in regards to the Cincinnati City Council’s recent Economic Inclusion and Procurement ordinance and its implications on public safety and law enforcement recruitment in Ohio.
