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Where Am I: Councilwoman Rebecca Maurer Releases Ward 12 Transfer Memo Outlining Achievements and Key Recommendations

Councilwoman Rebecca Maurer Releases Ward 12 Transfer Memo Outlining Achievements and Key Recommendations

Dec 02, 2025

At the final council meeting of the term last night, Councilwoman Rebecca Maurer released her Ward 12 Transfer Memo, summarizing four years of accomplishments, calling for action on key issues like Tanisha's Law, and calling for reforms in operations and oversight of Council. 

“It has been the honor of my life to serve Ward 12,” Councilwoman Maurer said. “While I won't be on Council come January, I still firmly believe that Clevelanders deserve a government that is accountable, transparent, and actually shows up for people. I released this Transfer Memo as part of my continued commitment to Cleveland.”

Councilwoman Maurer emphasized the need for practical, resident-focused work and rebuilding trust with residents: “Council needs to rebuild trust with residents. That means showing up for residents on day-to-day issues and changing the systems at Council so that it can be a successful, strong legislative body."

The report is split into three sections. Some key highlights are below:

I. Wins

  1. Resolved more than 4,600 constituent issues, from streetlights to housing emergencies — always rooted in the dignity of every resident.
  2. Cut garbage-bin wait times from 100 days to 10 after exposing service delays in the 2022 Constituent Services Report.
  3. Secured millions for parks, delivering major improvements at Calgary Park, Forest City Park, and Stella Walsh, with dollars allocated for Harmody and Warsaw next.
  4. Rebuilt neighborhood infrastructure, including 81 home demolitions, dozens of repaved streets, and a new Commercial Corridor Program that filled vacant storefronts.

II. Transfers

  1. Lead-safe housing reforms will need to be considered in 2026, including stronger enforcement, faster spending, and possible legislative changes.
  2. Political will is what's missing in finalizing Tanisha’s Law, creating a citywide crisis-response program that sends help — not handcuffs — to residents in mental health crisis.
  3. Harvard Landfill needs transparency and remediation, after funding was unexpectedly pulled from the project to bring a solar farm to the landfill

III. Lessons & Structural Recommendations

  1. Strengthen Council’s internal capacity by adding a Chief of Staff, research staff, and an ombudsperson for resident-facing oversight.
  2. Create independent ward maps to restore public trust and remove political influence from redistricting.
  3. Implement campaign-finance and lobbying clarity to reduce pay-to-play concerns and increase transparency.
  4. Establish an Office of Inspector General for Council, ensuring fair, impartial oversight of councilmember conduct.

Councilwoman Maurer closed by reaffirming her commitment to the city: “My title is changing, but my commitment to Cleveland is not. I will continue fighting for a city where residents can see and feel their government working for them.”