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Appeals court says ex-fire chief's lawsuit over firing can proceed

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By Scott Wartman Verified, Kevin Grasha Verified
| The Columbus Dispatch Verified
Updated Aug. 13, 2026, 7:08 p.m. ET A federal appeals court ruled that a lawsuit filed by Cincinnati's former fire chief can proceed to trial. Former Fire Chief Michael Washington alleges he was wrongfully fired and his due process rights were violated. The court found City Manager Sheryl Long was not entitled to immunity from the lawsuit. A lawsuit filed by Cincinnati’s former fire chief who says he was wrongfully fired can proceed to trial, a federal appeals court has ruled.
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Appeals court says ex-fire chief's lawsuit over firing can proceed Original

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By Scott Wartman Verified, Kevin Grasha Verified
| Cincinnati Enquirer Verified
Updated Aug. 13, 2026, 7:08 p.m. ET A federal appeals court ruled that a lawsuit filed by Cincinnati's former fire chief can proceed to trial. Former Fire Chief Michael Washington alleges he was wrongfully fired and his due process rights were violated. The court found City Manager Sheryl Long was not entitled to immunity from the lawsuit. A lawsuit filed by Cincinnati’s former fire chief who says he was wrongfully fired can proceed to trial, a federal appeals court has ruled.
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Cincinnati mayor drops income tax hike plan for now. Here's his plan

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By Scott Wartman Verified
| MSN Verified
Cincinnati voters won't have to decide this year on an income tax increase , Mayor Aftab Pureval told The Enquirer, after he opted not to bring his proposal forward this year. It won't be the last voters hear of a city income tax hike. Pureval said he still hopes to put an income tax increase before the voters sometime before his term is up in 2030. He said he wants an income tax increase to pay for affordable housing, neighborhoods and public safety. "There's no timeline," Pureval said.
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