Monzel's Response - Graffiti

Q. Why is nothing down to remove in months all the graffiti on the bridges and overpasses sb and nb on I 71 and I 75 especially within the Cincy city limits? (J.Janus, Jr.)

A. The bridges and overpasses on I-71 and I-75 are the responsibility of the Ohio Department of Transportation. With that being said, developing a better contact between the city and ODOT appears to be needed. When one calls the city’s 591-6000 number regarding graffiti, those concerns are forwarded to ODOT...the city needs to be sure ODOT follows through.

In addition, the larger question is why is everything in the city complaint driven? Why can’t the city be proactive in improving the quality of life by taking care of the little things? We need to change the culture of “it’s not my job” and being blind to issues around that are not in your job description or on your to-do list. We need to empower our city employees to be more proactive and to do the little things that improve the quality of life for all our citizens.