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Apr 01, 2022

Public Auditorium 100 Years Old

One hundred years ago this April, Cleveland celebrated the opening of the Public Auditorium. At the time, it housed the largest convention hall in the nation. It was the fourth bui...
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Mar 21, 2022

Cleveland's 2022 City Budget Approved

City Council tonight approved the city’s proposed $1.8 billion annual budget which includes a $704 million General Fund for daily operations and services. “Council had an energe...

Mar 18, 2022

A Levin College Discussion with Council President Griffin

CSU's Levin College of Urban Affairs Dean Dr. Roland V. Anglin welcomed Ward 6 Councilman and Council President Blaine A. Griffin to a Levin College discussion on a wide range of t...
budget

Mar 07, 2022

Second Reading of Cleveland's 2022 Budget, Awaits Third Reading

City Council tonight gave preliminary approval to Mayor Justin Bibb’s proposed $1.8 billion annual budget which includes a $704 million General Fund for daily operations and servic...
Ukrainian Cultural Garden

Mar 01, 2022

Council Passes Resolution Condemning Russia's Actions in Ukraine, Urges Strongest Sanctions to Stop Invasion

Council passed a resolution Monday (2/28) condemning in the strongest terms the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The resolution also denounces Vladimir Putin’s years-long aggression ag...
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Feb 22, 2022

2022 Budget Hearings

Cleveland's annual budget hearings have commenced.  They begin Feb. 22nd, the day after Presidents’ Day, as has been the custom. The first order of business is the Mayor's ...
NBA All-Star

Feb 09, 2022

Statement by Council President Blaine A. Griffin on Only Seven Hotels Approved for Extended Hours

I am disappointed over the announcement that local bars and restaurants will not receive approval for extended hours during the NBA All-Star Weekend. We live in one of the great...
budget

Feb 03, 2022

Budget Hearings Scheduled

The 2022 Mayor’s (Budget) Estimate arrived – Feb. 1st – as required by the City Charter. Review the budget here: https://www.clevelandohio.gov/sites/default/files/forms_p...
right to counsel

Jan 30, 2022

Independent Review Shows Positive Outcomes for Right to Counsel

In October 2019, Council approved legislation establishing a "Right to Counsel" for families with at least one child to get free legal help when facing evictions. On Monday...
Small Box Cluster

Jan 25, 2022

New Limitations on Small Box Retail Store Locations

New small box retail stores - between 3,000 and 15,000 square feet that dedicate less than 15% of shelf space to fresh or fresh frozen foods – will be limited in where they can ope...