Also, rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty make this a bad time to ask for a tax increase, Mayor James Mills said Wednesday night. It's not going to happen, folks. I think it's bad timing. The school district will go ahead with its bond issue, Mr. Sears said. Designs for the high school are not final, and joint recreation space could still be arranged after a November vote on a city bond, he said.
Most council members remain supportive of the concept.
Jennifer Mrozowski contributed to this report. The Cincinnati Enquirer , a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper.