CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval will host the annual State of the City Address Thursday evening at Cincinnati Music Hall in Over-the-Rhine.

Last week, Pureval defeated challenger Cory Bowman to secure his reelection as the city's mayor. According to unofficial results, Pureval won with 78%, totaling more than 51,000 votes.

After his win, Pureval delivered a victory speech, saying, "The work remains ahead."

"We have to continue to prioritize public safety, continue to prioritize basic services, continue to work with this council to build more housing and create more jobs and opportunities," Pureval said in the speech.

Pureval was first elected into office in 2021, defeating fellow Democrat David Mann with about 66% of the vote. In the May primary, the 43-year-old finishe

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