CINCINNATI — Sheryl Long is “the right person to lead the City of Cincinnati as City Manager,” according to a performance review done by city council.
Council members used 10 categories to review Long — five reflecting the city’s budget priorities (i.e., fiscal stability and public safety) and five reflecting council priorities (i.e., management and communication skills). In each category, council listed successes, challenges and opportunities.
Specific challenges noted in 2025 include snow removal issues during Cincinnati’s winter storm last January and a “tough public safety environment” during the summer. In both cases, council wrote that Long course-corrected or turned things around when needed…