Council honors Kathy Bailey on final meeting after 34 years of service

Council dedicated a portion of the meeting to honor Assistant City Manager Kathy B. Bailey on her final council meeting. Mayor Aftab Pureval read a proclamation declaring Sept. 30 as Kathy B. Bailey Day in Cincinnati, presented a key to the city and offered remarks celebrating her leadership at Cincinnati Water Works and her national role on lead-pipe remediation.

Bailey accepted the honors and spoke briefly about her pride in the work and gratitude for colleagues and staff. Several councilmembers and the mayor offered tributes recounting her leadership on major projects — from lead-pipe removal to operations during challenging seasons — and praised her collaborative approach. The chamber invited Bailey, family and staff for photos before adjourning.

This portion of the meeting was ceremonial and no formal council action beyond the proclamation was recorded.