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Politicians Line Up Behind Jeff Berding
10/25/2009Councilman Draws Big Name Support On Saturday
CINCINNATI -- More local politicians are gathering to support Councilman Jeff Berding.
Rep. Steve Driehaus voiced his support for Berding on Saturday.
Berding is up for re-election this November for City Council.
Among the other people throwing their support behind Berding on Saturday were Hamilton County commissioners Todd Portune and David Pepper, state Sen. Eric Kearney and state Rep. Tyrone Yates.
For council: strong, independent thinkers. Enquirer endorsements for Cincinnati City Council
10/17/2009Jeff Berding (D) – An incumbent who has emerged as a strong, principled presence, showing independence and courage in proposing solutions and working with colleagues, despite party and union pressure. We hope he finishes high in the vote order and sends a message to those who would squash dissent.
City Unions Release List Of Endorsements
10/4/2009CINCINNATI -- Unions representing Cincinnati police and city managers released their lists of who they want you to vote for this November.
Mayor Mark Mallory does not have the support of the Fraternal Order of Police or CODE, which stands for Cincinnati Organized and Dedicated Employees.
The unions also said they'll campaign against the four council members who sided with the mayor, asking for furloughs from police and other city workers.
With a projected $51 million deficit for 2010, the unions say the budget as well as concessions will continue to an issue.
Jeff Receives Perfect Score from Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
9/30/2009Councilmember Jeff Berding was one of only two candidates to receive a perfect score from the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber.
Opinion: City Council math: 9 - 4 = Dysfunction
9/24/2009Cincinnati voters may assume that city policy is crafted by the mayor and the nine members of City Council they elect.
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Unfortunately, they're only a little more than half-right. During 2009, Cincinnati in effect has had a five -member council on decisions that really matter.
Councilman Wants Pledge To Hedge Against Higher Taxes
9/23/2009Berding Says Tax Hike Possible After Election
CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati's budget crisis has been painful, but that hasn't stopped one City Councilman from promising not to raise taxes.
Jeff Berding said his stance reflects the widely held suspicion that city officials intend to push for higher taxes once November's election is over.
"They may not want to come out and say it publicly, but privately there's been a lot of talk about raising taxes," said Berding, who is seeking re-election.
Police, Firefighters Back Berding In Council Race
9/14/2009Just three days after losing the Hamilton County Democratic Party's endorsement, Jeff Berding has picked up the endorsements of two influential city unions.
The Fraternal Order of Police and the city's firefighters union are both giving their support to Berding in his race for re-election this November.
Dems Pull Berding's Endorsement
9/13/2009"I take a backseat to no one in my commitment to Democratic values,'' Berding said. "You cannot tell me that standing up for public safety and protecting our families is not a Democratic value."
Jeff Berding Loses Democratic Endorsement
9/12/2009Local 12 has learned Jeff Berding has lost his endorsement from the Democratic Party.
Party Chair Tim Burke had opposed this action, but the votes cast Saturday morning ousted Berding from the party. The vote was 47 to 17, with 7 obstaining.
Dems may unendorse Berding, Fischer
9/10/2009Cincinnati Democrats will go at it Saturday - less than two months before the election - over whether two of their own deserve to keep the party's endorsement.
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