The list of people Cincinnati Mayor Charlie Luken wants to oversee riverfront development is nearly identical to one that drew sharp criticism when proposed by a group of private citizens.

        Only one name proposed by Mr. Luken to serve on the Port Authority differs from those recommended in August by Riverfront Advisers, a group appointed by the city and Hamilton County to study creation of The Banks — a neighborhood of shops, restaurants and businesses anchored by the two new sports stadiums.

        That list was not OK then, and it's not now, Councilwoman Alicia Reece said Tuesday.

        “We need to make sure it is representative of the community,” she said. “I want to see at least six African-Americans on the board and at least four women.”

        Before she votes for Mr. Luken's suggestions, she said, changes need to be made. She said approval should be put off until Hamilton County submits a list.

        Both the county and city are appointing nine members each to the new port authority.

        But Mr. Luken said he fully expects county officials will appoint at least seven other members of the 18 recommended by Riverfront Advisers.

        “This is not about divvying the pie up to make as many people happy as we can,” he said. “This is about development of the riverfront.”

        Mr. Luken acknowledged past concerns about who will serve and said his list will not be an easy sell to the council, which has to ratify the appointments.

        These are the best people to get the development done, he said, adding, “I'm sure the council will have questions.”

        His list, including one woman and three African-Americans:

        Clifford Bailey, president and chief executive officer, TechSoft Systems; Robin Corathers, executive director, Mill Creek restoration project; Louis George, managing director, MyCFO; Eric Kearney of Cohen, Todd, Kite and Stanford law firm; Steven Love, vice president and general manager, Blue Chip Broadcasting Co.; Greg Martin, president of the local buildings and trades union; Norm Miller, director of real estate, University of Cincinnati; Paul Muller of Muller and Associates; and Nick Vehr, president, Cincinnati 2012, a nonprofit group seeking to bring the Olympic Games to the city.

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