When families thrive, Cincinnati thrives.

Crime didn’t suddenly appear in Cincinnati − it grew slowly, year after year, right under the noses of past and current leaders. For too long, our city has reacted to problems instead of preventing them. The truth is, when people’s basic needs are met − when families have food, safe housing, and opportunity − crime declines. People don’t turn to crime when they have hope and purpose…

You can read the full article here here; https://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/contributors/2025/10/27/a-stronger-cincinnati-begins-with-vision-and-compassion-opinion/86929244007