Cincinnati City Council planning to change curfew ordinance
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Cincinnati City Council is once again planning on changing curfew. One big deciding factor is three shootings in two areas of the city, one fatal shooting in April on Short Vine and a double shooting in October on Fountain Square.
Breakdown
- Mayor Aftab Piroval initially proposed an earlier curfew for Fountain Square after a shooting involving teenagers. 9s
- Plans for a special curfew zone at Fountain Square and Government Square are on hold as the council shifts focus to Short Vine. 29s
- Recent shootings, including one on Halloween weekend and another in April, have prompted the council to propose a curfew zone on Short Vine between Daniels and Corey Streets. 1m 11s
- Local business owner Danny Fresh supports the curfew, citing safety concerns due to repeated violence and disturbances. 1m 28s
- Residents believe a 9 p.m. curfew would help keep minors, especially those under 16, away from late-night activities involving alcohol. 1m 55s