The City of Cincinnati wants you to believe this Charter petition is complicated…that it doesn’t affect you…that it’s just politics—No.
This is about power—who has it…who uses it—and who pays when it’s abused.
Right now, under Issue 5, the power to hire, fire, or sideline Police and Fire Chiefs sits almost entirely with the City Manager. Not elected. Not accountable to you. One office…one decision point…reshaping Public Safety in a single move.
And we’ve watched it happen.
Chiefs removed…Chiefs placed on paid leave…investigations outsourced…law firms stacking up…bills climbing…morale collapsing…departments destabilized…all while the City tells you to trust the process.
Trust what process?
Months of investigation into Chief Teresa Theetge…tens of thousands in legal fees…and still no clear answer whether there’s cause to terminate her.
So what does the City do?
Extend it. Hire more lawyers. Keep it going.
Meanwhile—you’re paying two Chiefs.
Theetge on paid leave…and Interim Chief Adam Hennie running the department.
Two salaries…at the top of Public Safety…funded by taxpayers.
This is exactly what Issue 5 allows.
One office…unilateral decisions…cascading costs…no real-time accountability…no transparency until the damage is done.
And now—the same people benefiting from that system are fighting to keep it.
Signal 99 has learned Iris Roley is lobbying to stop this petition.
$664,300…awarded just days after the Mayor’s reelection.
And now she’s fighting to protect the system producing endless investigations, stacked legal fees, and mounting lawsuits.
That’s not leadership—that’s insulation.
Ask yourself why. You keep asking how we fix our City. This is a start. Register to vote if you live in Cincinnati, sign the petition and show up to vote.
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