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04/13/2026

🎊🥣Our FIRST Cincy Documenters Meet Up!

From talking note-taking practices to adding topics of interest to weekly meetings — gathering our Cincinnati Documenters IN PERSON was rewarding!

We often forget civic engagement is not a job for the community but a decision to be involved and informed.

From our OG Documenters to those who just joined, this community is ready to expand and share what we know.

Join us May 9 @ 530 p.m. virtually to our next note-taking and orientation. Link to sign up in our bio or below in the comments.

Check out our current Cincinnati Documenters work at www.signalcincinnati.org

04/08/2026

📣Training & Orientation on April 9!
If you’re civic-minded and want to help your neighbors understand how local government really works, this space is for you.

Become a Cincinnati Documenter and join a community dedicated to transparency, accountability, and sharing knowledge across our city. The pay is a bonus, but the real reward is helping Cincinnati stay informed.

📋With primary elections approaching, now is the perfect time to learn who’s making decisions in your community and why they matter.

👉Register today and be part of the work.

cincinnati-oh.documenters.org/workshops/cincinnati-documenters-orientation-note-taking-training-virtual-1975/

04/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Cincinnati made history with the creation of its first LGBTQIA+ Commission — a meaningful step toward representation and inclusion
But Documenters didn’t stop at the celebration.

📝 They raised important follow‑up questions:
Why were multiple reports, ordinances, and motions listed on the agenda but never addressed?

⁉️Why was the City Manager absent without acknowledgment during a meeting where her role was expected to be central?

⁉️And perhaps most importantly — when public comment is critical, but the meeting tone is celebratory… is council truly listening to its residents?

These questions matter because they speak to transparency, accountability, and trust in local government.

👀 Read the full notes at www.signalcincinnati.org

03/13/2026

💡 Cincinnati Public School leaders are tackling tough questions about the future of local school funding — but also celebrating progress.

🏫 At this February meeting, the board heard positive updates on new facilities, sustainability efforts, and enrollment improvements.

💬 However tightened financial pressures mean hard choices are ahead: Treasurer Michael Gustin warned of a possible $101 million deficit by 2030 if cuts aren’t made.

📊 From energy efficiency to equity in magnet enrollment, every decision now shapes how Cincinnati schools grow and serve the community.

Read the full notes at: https://signalcincinnati.org/2026/03/06/road-to-financial-crisis-cincinnati-schools-running-out-of-money/

03/12/2026

Cincinnati Documenter Spotlight! 🌟

Meet Emily Jaster, one of our dedicated Cincinnati Documenters!

Emily joined in October 2024 and has already:
🗂️ Documented 20 meetings
🏛️ Covered 12 agencies
📝 Completed our very first special assignment

Her favorite committee to cover? The Cincinnati Recreation Commission — where programs like Rec @ Night show how community resources can improve public safety and reduce crime.

👏 We’re proud to highlight Emily’s work and the impact of our growing Documenters team!



03/10/2026

The new Youth & Human Services Committee focuses on various issues related to youth and human services, including youth issues and expanding employment opportunities, collaboration with local organizations and more.

📝 This meeting documented by J.Frazier Smith spotlighted the state of Black homeownership in Cincinnati.

🏠 Both The Greater Cincinnati Association of Realtists (GCRA)and Housing Opportunities Made Eauql (HOME) shared data showing how difficult buying a home remains for many Black families.

📉 The numbers weren’t favorable — and the committee is now exploring solutions with community partners.

👀 Catch up on everything in the full notes at www.signalcincinnati.org

02/18/2026

👉 YOU + community 👥👥 = CHANGE 📜

Join the growing number of Cincinnati Documenters as we expand our coverage and add special assignments!

Our VIRTUAL orientation and note-taking training on Saturday, February 21st 11- 1p.m. Is perfect way to learn more about Documenters, see how it works AND end up being a TRAINED Documenter!

Get paid $18/ hour while you learn how to:
📋 understand how local government really works
🗣️ share information, your friends and neighbors can trust
💡 Drive change through civic engagement

It’s your city. Let’s document it together.

VISIT www.signalcincinnati.org to see our work!

02/18/2026

It's YOUR turn to get involved. Bring a friend.

Join our FREE virtual Cincinnati Documenters orientation and note taking training on Saturday, February 21 from 11-1 p.m.

If you want to learn more about Signal, the Documenters program and how this all works, this is for YOU! Get paid $18/hour to take notes at government and public interest meetings and events.

Register using the three easy steps below or using the banner at the top of our webpage at: www.signalcincinnati.org

Step 1: Create an account at Documenters.org
Step 2: Fill out the sign-up form linked in your profile page.
Step 3: Go to Workshops under the Cincinnati Network
Step 4: Sign up for Feb 21 Virtual orientation and training

01/27/2026

Cincinnati Documenter, Emily, is here to document the Youth & Human Services meeting.

There are several organization here to present and address food insecurity and homeless and eviction prevention.

Council member Anna Albi is the chairperson of this committee, with Vice Chair Evan Nolan, Council member Ryan James and Vice Mayor Jan Michele Kearney.

The Youth and Human Services Committee focuses on various issues related to youth and human services, including: Youth Issues & Employment: Addressing employment opportunities for youth and supporting job training programs.

Children & Families Cabinet: Providing resources and support for families, including initiatives for children’s services.

Collaboration with Local Organizations: Working with various organizations to enhance services and support for youth and families.

Community Initiatives: Engaging in programs aimed at preventing violence and supporting youth through mentorship and skill development.

01/21/2026

We sit through the late night debates and long agendas so you don’t have to.

From City Council conversations to school board votes, and neighborhood updates, signal Cincinnati is there – listening, and making sure you know what decisions are shaping your community.

Because staying informed it shouldn’t mean a scanning dozens of agendas yourself. That’s our job to break down what matters and why it matters, right here in your feed.

Tap the link in our bio to read the full stories and see how these meeting impact you and your neighborhood.

And if you’d like to become a Cincinnati Documenter join us for our next note taking an orientation virtually, on January 29 at 5:30 PM.

www.signalcincinnati.org

01/14/2026

Our Cincinnati Documenters are back to meetings this week after our winter break. This week you can find us at:

> Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education

> Budget & Finance: Cincinnati City Council

> Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners Staff Meeting

> Cincinnati City Council

> Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

Are there any public interest meetings you want us to attend?? Comment below!

Visit www.signalcincinnati.org to read our full meeting notes and sign up for our monthly newsletter.

We’re launching Signal Cincinnati, a community-centered newsroom because people told us they wanted something more from local news.