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A slide from a presentation about 'Residents First' housing legislation that would create more accountability for property owners.

New ‘Residents First’ rules for Cleveland landlords

by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters 1 day agoSeptember 25, 2023

Cleveland City Council will consider ‘Residents First’ legislation aimed at creating more accountability for property owners.

More Cleveland police receive crisis intervention training

by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters 5 days agoSeptember 21, 2023

A woman is shown making a phone call, facing away from the camera.

Safety & Resilience

Specially trained police officers responding to more crisis calls

by Stephanie Casanova September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

The Community Police Commission voted to approve its budget at its community meeting at the Frederick Douglass Recreation Center on Feb. 8, 2022.

Safety & Resilience

Community Police Commission asks residents for input on 18-month plan

by Stephanie Casanova September 6, 2023September 7, 2023

A photo of Superintendent of Internal Affairs Christopher Viland answering questions from the Community Police Commission.

Cleveland police accountability agency heads explain their roles

by Anastazia Vanisko and Cleveland Documenters September 2, 2023September 3, 2023

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and police union head Jeff Follmer at a City Hall meeting between administration and union officials.

Safety & Resilience

Mayor, police union leaders announce pay increase, bonuses for police cadets

by Stephanie Casanova August 23, 2023August 29, 2023

Three members of the Cleveland Community Police Commission sit at a table during a meeting

Police Commission to tackle policies for technology use, youth response

by Cleveland Documenters August 23, 2023August 30, 2023

Public Safety Director Karrie Howard (center left) and Police Chief Wayne Drummond (to Howard's left) present updates on the Cleveland Division of Police to City Council Safety Committee members on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at City Hall. Drummond told council members that ShotSpotter, a gunfire sound detection system, has helped officers respond to shooting scenes.

Safety & Resilience

Cleveland police say shot-detection technology helps city respond to shootings and connect with residents

by Stephanie Casanova August 10, 2023August 10, 2023

Issue 1 campaign signs

Issue 1 opponents looking to celebrate, push polling on People’s Budget Cleveland (Weekly Chatter)

by Mark Naymik and Rachel Dissell August 7, 2023August 7, 2023

A screenshot of Larry Patterson urging community members to involve youth in decision-making at the July 26 Cleveland Community Police Commission meeting.

Cleveland Police Commission establishes new working groups

by Anastazia Vanisko and Cleveland Documenters July 31, 2023August 1, 2023

Latest meeting briefs

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.
Decisions on two East Side group homes delayedSeptember 25, 2023
After much back and forth, the Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals delayed decisions on two East Side group homes.
Metered parking in Cleveland neighborhoods capped at $5 per hourSeptember 25, 2023
The proposed pricing increase is up $8 per hour for Downtown, but no more than $5 per hour for Cleveland neighborhoods.
Cleveland, Cleveland Heights up for affordable housing fundsSeptember 25, 2023
The legislation would authorize $6.35 million for constructing and rehabbing affordable housing in Cleveland, Lakewood and Cleveland Heights.