🌱 Apt. Complex Without Water + City Council Votes On Lifeguard Raise

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this chilly morning with your new copy of the Cincinnati Daily. Come along for the most important things going on these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 44 Low: 32.

Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. The Williamsburg of Cincinnati apartment complex has received a list of code violations and fines. At Monday night meeting about issues with the complex, residents were joined by city council members and attorneys. Among the issues discussed was a water outage that left hundreds of tenants without water for four days. After touring the apartment complex, City Councilman Scotty Johnson was "thoroughly disappointed in how people are being treated." (WLWT Cincinnati)
2. The Cincinnati Council may increase the hourly wage of lifeguards at public pools next summer. The current pay range is $11.53 to $12.40 per hour and the proposed increase could rase it to $16 to $18 an hour. The proposal also includes a $500 bonus with half contingent upon finishing the season. Final vote on the pay increase will occur on Wednesday evening. (WVXU)
3. According to Hali Greene, the shelter manager, people experiencing homelessness typically stay at YWCA of Greater Cincinnati for about 30 days. Much of their visitors are survivors of intimate partner violence and their children. Along with temporary shelter, the YWCA offers support finding more secure housing, applying to jobs, and pursuing protection orders. (Spectrum News 1)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• Holiday Cookie Decorating (LIVE) At PNC Fairfax Connection (4:00 PM)
• Holiday Tours At Cleveland Historical Center (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you want to find a holly jolly way to spend the rest of the week, consider checking out Hamilton, Morrow, Middletown, Lebanon, and Florence. All of these nearby towns are decked out for the holiday season. (Subscription: The Cincinnati Enquirer)
• Looking for a new home? There are a handful of new houses available in and around Cincinnati. We particularly liked the sturdy porch on the Covington house. (Cincinnati Patch)
• On Monday, Santa visited the Cincinnati Ronald McDonald House. The 125 families staying there were able to enjoy cocoa and meet reindeer. (WLWT Cincinnati)

That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.