The Cincinnati Futures Commission report continues to be talked about. The 74-page report details a number of recommendations to address Cincinnati's projected $438 million budget deficit over the next 10 years. Raising taxes, imposing trash fees, and selling off certain city assets are some of the ideas that have garnered the most attention, but College Hill resident Harold Schuler said finding a solution to Cincinnati's pension fund is the city's biggest challenge. I believe this may be the biggest hurdle that the leaders of the world have to clear.
Schuler proposed dissolving the pension fund entirely “if City Hall has the courage.” His comment was the most read opinion this week.
Enquirer Editorial: New report leaves Cincinnati's future up in the air.be careful
Shouldn't the city consider dissolving the pension fund? Would such a move be possible, or would it be fair to the employees? What other ways can the city address the challenges it faces with its pension funds? Let us know your opinion by sending us a letter or an op-ed.
One of the most frequent complaints we hear from The Enquirer's conservative readers concerns the perceived liberal bias that exists in mainstream media. So when Uli Berliner, National Public Radio's senior business editor, wrote an essay in the Free Press on April 9 expressing concern about the lack of diversity of viewpoints at employers; It's no wonder that some of those readers responded to our inboxes. And how NPR has lost its way and lost America's trust during the Trump era. Berliner's criticism came on the heels of a March 22nd Memorial Hall speech by Jen White, host of National Public Radio's news-focused talk show 1A.
Terry Gerback of Walnut Hills said, “Right after NPR radio host Jennifer White appeared in Cincinnati to talk about how the media can regain the public's trust, NPR announced that one of its editors… Apparently, many of the Enquirer's staff attended her speech and were surprised to read their take on the revelation. I've been waiting, but so far I haven't seen anything. Is it embarrassing?”
Enquirer editor Beryl Love, who attended and wrote about Mr. White's visit, addressed Mr. Berliner's revelations in her latest column, which became one of the most read opinions of the week. Mr. Love said that Mr. Berliner's essay “can certainly be separated, but it should not be ignored.” He predicted that the questions he posed would resonate in news outlets across the country.
“My concern with Mr. Berliner's essay is that it leads readers to believe that the self-reflection he calls for is not occurring at NPR. (NPR President and CEO Katherine) Mahr and I Based on the responses from NPR staff I know personally, that's the case. And I can assure you that the same thing is happening at the company that employs me.”
Both Berliner's essay and Love's response are worth reading. You can check it at the link above. We look forward to hearing your opinions.
Another editorial that resonated with readers was from Wyoming's Werner Lange, who wrote about a nearly tragic train derailment in his hometown on April 20th. In a guest column on April 22, Mr. Lange expressed frustration at the lack of progress in improving railway safety standards in the wake of the disaster in East Palestine more than a year ago. He accused local members of Congress, including Sens. J.D. Vance and Sherrod Brown, and Warren David, of watering down legislation aimed at protecting the public from accidents caused by trains transporting hazardous materials. He criticized Congressman Song. Lange said more local control is key to improving rail safety.
do you agree? How concerned are you about train safety standards now that a derailment has hit so close to home? We'd love to hear from you.
Here are some of the most read opinions of the week.
Column: People in Cincinnati are divided over whether Pete Rose should be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Letter: David Taylor's vision for how to govern should be roundly rejected by voters.
Finally, the big topic for sports fans this weekend is the 2024 NFL Draft and the players selected by the local Cincinnati Bengals. As of this writing, teams have selected five players in the first four rounds. Chris Jenkins (49th place). Jermaine Burton (80th). McKinley Jackson (97th). and Eric Orr (115th). Let me know how you think the Bengals' brain trust handled the draft. Did you like the pick? Did the Bengals meet their needs? Who are you most looking forward to playing this season, and which players have the best chance to make the biggest impact? I'd love to hear your breakdown of this draft class and your assessment of the Bengals. You can comment here.
As always, join the conversation on these and other topics by sending your thoughts to letters@enquirer.com. Letters can be up to 200 words and must include your name, address, region, and daytime phone number. Editorials are submitted similarly, but must be between 500 and 600 words and include a one-sentence bio and a photo. Submissions may be edited for space and clarity.
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Opinion and Engagement Editor Kevin S. Aldridge can be reached at kaldridge@enquirer.com. X, formerly known as Twitter: @kevaldrid.
