🌱 Mayor Meets With Dalai Lama + City To Refund Security Fees

Hello again, friends. It's Friday in Cincinnati and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Very windy and frigid. High: 3 Low: 2.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. Tibetan-American Mayor Aftab Pureval of Cincinnatti met with Tibet's Dalai Lama in India at the beginning of December. Mayor Pureval was part of an American delegation that included mayors of other U.S. cities and Lonnie Ali, the widow of famed boxer Muhammad Ali. Pureval, a Tibetan-American, is the first person of Tibetan heritage in the United States to hold a prominent political position. (Subscription: The Cincinnati Herald)
2. The City of Cincinnati will refund $3.3 million in security alarm fees. The refunds will go to residents and businesses who had to pay to register their security alarms or pay fees for false alarms. The decision is the result of a class action lawsuit which began in 2018. (Subscription: The Cincinnati Enquirer)
3. Cincinnati officials shared public resources in preparation for the extreme winter weather conditions that are expected to hit the area this weekend. Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing overnight with wind chills as low as -20 degrees fahrenheit. The city is opening multiple warming centers and planning community outreach programs to help the community. (Subscription: The Cincinnati Herald)

Today in Cincinnati:

• Christmas Candle Lighting Service At Horizon Community Church (5:00 PM)
• Christmas At Seven Hills At 7 Hills Church (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Good Plates Eatery in Cincinnati is preparing to once again hand out free holiday meals starting at noon on Saturday. All you have to do is show up and tell them how many meals you need. The restaurant will also be hosting a winter coat drive. (WLWT Cincinnati)
• Looking to bring home a new furry family friend this holiday? Now's the perfect time! The Cincinnati Animal CARE shelter is discounting adoption fees through Dec. 24 to help get animals out of the shelter in preparation for the winter conditions this holiday weekend. (WHIO)
• The winter storm is almost upon us. Are you ready for the worst? Here's a list of nine ways to help protect your home and family from the incoming bitter cold. (WCPO 9 Cincinnati)
• If you or someone you know is in need of a warming center during the incoming winter storm, here's a list of warming centers that will be open in the Cincinnati area. Opening hours will vary based on location. (WLWT Cincinnati)

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.