Episode

The City's Inability to Spend All the Railway Money

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Citizen Watchdog with Todd Zinser
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Feb 17, 2026
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Summary

In this episode, Todd Zinser discusses the ongoing issues surrounding the Cincinnati railway trust fund and the city's struggle to effectively utilize the funds for infrastructure projects. He highlights the low percentage of funds spent, the challenges faced by the city in managing these resources, and the need for better accountability and transparency. Todd offers recommendations for improving the situation, including increasing the city's capacity to manage infrastructure projects and establishing a more effective drawdown system for fund distribution.