More breaking news regarding Councilman Bortz's conflict of interest.  A February 2009 Advisory Opinion Letter from the Ohio Ethics Commission to Councilman Bortz states:

"Based on your own statements and the findings of the feasibility study, it appears that the streetcar project will have a definite and direct financial impact on property in which your father has an interest," the five-page advisory opinion concludes.  For further details CLICK Cincinnati Enquirer Article:

(4/27/10): Bortz defies state ethics advisory on streetcar vote

Cranley Resigned Council to avoid a conflict of interest, why not Bortz?

For previous information on this issue CLICK Cincinnati NAACP Article: