Illustration of a bus in front of Cleveland City Hall dropping people off at a meeting.
Credit: John G / Shiner Comics

Each week we create short and easy-to-read briefs on local government meetings based on Documenters’ coverage so you can stay informed. For residents. By residents.

Featured Meeting Coverage

Documenters Meeting Coverage

Detroit-Shoreway resident Akilah Porter urges city officials to finalize the Commission on Black Women and Girls.

March 20, 2023: Cleveland City Council

Public commenters spoke in support of a ban on flavored tobacco products and urged action on a stalled city commission.

Assistant Director of Community Development Michiel Wackers (left) discusses the 2023 budget for Community Development Block Grants with committee members.

March 20, 2023: Cleveland City Council Finance Committee

A Cleveland City Council amendment allows CDCs to report lower-cost rehab projects as accomplishments when requesting more funding.

Chinenye Nkemere addresses council about the Cleveland Commission on Black Women and Girls.

March 13, 2023: Cleveland City Council

Public commenters addressed council about residents facing displacement and the stalled start of the Commission on Black Women and Girls.

Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin (left) and fellow council members learn about offering property tax relief. Cleveland Neighborhood Progress’ Ed Stockhausen (back) gave the presentation.

March 13, 2023: Cleveland City Council Caucus Meeting

Council members expressed their concerns with Community Development Corporations in a discussion with Cleveland Neighborhood Progress staff.

Clark-Fulton resident Robert Rice discusses gentrification at the March 6 City Council meeting.

March 6, 2023: Cleveland City Council

Public commenters criticized City Council’s decision to cut $224,000 from the proposed 2023 budget for the Community Police Commission.

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