CINCINNATI — Two youth curfew centers that cost Cincinnati taxpayers $380,000 have sat empty since opening in mid-August, raising questions about city spending priorities and contract management.

The facilities operate through partnerships with Seven Hills and Light House, and they were established as part of the city's public safety efforts to address youth being on the streets of Cincinnati at late hours. However, not a single young person has been brought to either center since they began operations, City Manager Sheryl Long told the Cincinnati City Council on Monday.

"The curfew centers have not been in use as of yet. And I would say that is a good thing," Long said.

"The city does not want to have to use our curfew center. But we need to make sure we're prepared to give every tool

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