Cleveland City Council is the legislative governing body of the city. The 17 members are elected to four-year terms, unless appointed to fill a mid-term vacancy. Each Council member represents about 25,000 people. Council members serve two roles in their duties: to draft and enact legislation for the city of Cleveland and act as ombudspersons for their constituents.

Signal Cleveland reporters and Cleveland Documenters report on and explain what is happening. From our meeting briefs to a closer look at issues before Council, we inform Greater Clevelanders about information that is important to them and their neighbors.

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Mayor Justin Bibb still wants to close Burke Lakefront Airport, but what it could become is far from settled

Cleveland City Council held the first in a series of hearings on the Bibb administration’s plans to close Burke Lakefront Airport.

by Nick Castele January 21, 2026January 22, 2026

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Music Settlement drums up support for $12 million University Circle expansion

Cleveland City Council Health, Human Services and the Arts Committee meeting, Jan. 12, 2026. Documented by Bilal Hakeem.

by Cleveland Documenters January 20, 2026January 22, 2026

Beachland Ballroom nominated for Cleveland Landmark status

Cleveland Landmarks Commission meeting, Jan. 8, 2026. Documented by Maria Shuckahosee.

by Cleveland Documenters January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Following a compromise, Tanisha’s Law is on track for passage

The long-delayed legislation was reworked to create a new position in the city’s EMS division to oversee crisis response.

by Frank W. Lewis January 15, 2026

New Cleveland City Council term begins with cheers and a call for trust

Cleveland City Council meeting, Jan. 5, 2026. Documented by Annie Maglicic.

by Cleveland Documenters January 8, 2026

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How to protect your Cleveland home from frozen pipes during bitter winter cold

by Signal Cleveland Staff January 18, 2026

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A year of Cleveland photos: politics, celebrations and everyday moments

Signal Cleveland’s reporters and freelancers took thousands of photos throughout 2025. Here are some of our favorites.

by Michael Indriolo and Signal Cleveland Staff January 5, 2026

DigitalC says more than 7,500 Cleveland households signed up for low-cost internet

The nonprofit internet service provider says it signed up 4,700 Cleveland households for internet meeting its 2025 goal. It will have to sign up more than 7,000 Cleveland households in 2026.

by Frank W. Lewis December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

Do you have ‘neighbors from hell’? Here’s how to get Cleveland to help with nuisance law violations

The city updated its nuisance law to make it easier to go after owners of properties that are sources of trouble for their neighbors.

by Frank W. Lewis and Najee Hall December 29, 2025December 30, 2025

Who will pay for Cleveland’s Free Stamp makeover?

The iconic sculpture at Willard Park has been taking a beating from our weather and from visitors. But a mystery surrounds who is really responsible for paying for its next paint job.

by Mark Naymik December 22, 2025

It’s a wrap! Council finishes for 2025 with Browns stadium deal, farewells to outgoing members

Cleveland City Council. Dec. 1, 2025. Documented by Tucker Handley.

by Cleveland Documenters December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

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