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Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor

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Doug, a Cleveland Documenter since 2020, has been a copy editor and reporter. His work includes: The Pace of Passage about how quickly Cleveland City Council passes legislation; a look at the challenges of the city’s Exterior Home Paint program; and University Circle Police Department’s complaint-review process. Doug has also written explainers and guides and launched #CLEDocsAnswers, which answers questions Documenters have about local government.

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Thad Franklin, Cleveland resident and owner of Major League Barber Shop, makes a public comment at the September 18, 2023 Cleveland City Council meeting.
Posted inMeeting Briefs

Residents call on Cleveland to ban flavored tobacco

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment EditorCleveland Documenters by Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Cleveland Documenters 24 hours agoSeptember 25, 2023

Cleveland resident and barber Thad Franklin, like others, urged council to ban flavored tobacco. Council has not moved the proposal forward.

A photo of the location of a proposed East Side group home.
Posted inMeeting Briefs

Decisions on two East Side group homes delayed

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment EditorCleveland Documenters by Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Cleveland Documenters 1 day agoSeptember 25, 2023
A screenshot of Commissioner of Parking Facilities Kim Johnson and Director of Public Works Frank Williams speaking at the Cleveland City Council Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meeting on September 18th 2023.
Posted inMeeting Briefs

Metered parking in Cleveland neighborhoods capped at $5 per hour

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment EditorCleveland Documenters by Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Cleveland Documenters 1 day agoSeptember 25, 2023
Illustration of the Red Room at Cleveland City Hall, which has red carpet and pink walls. People are seated around a large table.
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Cleveland employees get access to identity theft insurance options

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment EditorCleveland Documenters by Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Cleveland Documenters September 18, 2023September 18, 2023
A photo of Neighborhood Pets in Slavic Village, which offers free and low-cost supplies to pet owners.
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Slavic Village org gets $30,000 for pet care for homebound seniors

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment EditorCleveland Documenters by Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Cleveland Documenters September 17, 2023September 18, 2023
A photo of a sign for voter parking across from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections on Euclid Avenue.
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Eight candidates running for Cleveland Municipal Court remain eligible

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment EditorCleveland Documenters by Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Cleveland Documenters September 2, 2023September 2, 2023
A screenshot of New CMSD CEO Warren Morgan and new Board Chair Sara Elaqad at the Aug. 22, 2023, board meeting.
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CMSD changing sign-up process for public comment at meetings

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment EditorCleveland Documenters by Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Cleveland Documenters August 28, 2023August 29, 2023
The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
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Cuyahoga County Board of Elections discusses seven candidates’ eligibility for November ballot

Cleveland DocumentersDoug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Cleveland Documenters and Doug Breehl-Pitorak August 23, 2023September 1, 2023
A photo of supporters of People’s Budget Cleveland gathering at Public Square in May.
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Participatory budgeting officially moves on to November ballot

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment EditorCleveland Documenters by Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Cleveland Documenters August 21, 2023August 23, 2023
A photo of Cleveland City Council Member Stephanie Howse speaking about proposed parking fee hikes at the August 16, 2023 Cleveland City Council meeting.
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Cleveland City Council directs money to middle neighborhoods

Avatar photoDoug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment EditorCleveland Documenters by Anastazia Vanisko, Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Cleveland Documenters August 21, 2023August 21, 2023

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  • Residents call on Cleveland to ban flavored tobaccoSeptember 25, 2023
    Cleveland resident and barber Thad Franklin, like others, urged council to ban flavored tobacco. Council has not moved the proposal forward.
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    After much back and forth, the Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals delayed decisions on two East Side group homes.
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    The proposed pricing increase is up $8 per hour for Downtown, but no more than $5 per hour for Cleveland neighborhoods.
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