Here’s what happened last week in local public government meetings covered by Cleveland Documenters: Council members, city officials discuss proposed uses for ARPA funds Aug. 29 – Caucus Meeting, Cleveland City Council Covered by Documenters Kellie Morris and Alicia Moreland – See full coverage here. What happened: Cleveland City Council and members of Mayor Justin […]
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Central residents wonder when a grocery store will return to neighborhood
By Conor Morris When Central resident Tesia McDonald wants to get fresh groceries for her four children, she must walk roughly 30 to 40 minutes, shop, then carry everything home. Since she doesn’t have a car, McDonald can sometimes catch a bus to the store. That does help, but she said public transit isn’t always […]
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Mental Health Workers Hard to Find as People Clamor for Help
By Tiffany Alexander Unprecedented demand and a sparse employee pipeline are adding stress to Ohio’s already strained behavioral health system. From 2013 to 2019, demand for behavioral health services rose 353% statewide, according to data from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. Demand spiked again in 2021, with providers reporting a 70% […]
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Gerrymandering is Voter Suppression
By Bruce Checefsky Gerrymandering is defined as manipulating the boundaries of an electoral district so as to create an advantage for a party, group, or class. Earlier this year, the Ohio Supreme Court, which is the highest judicial court in the state with final authority over interpretations of Ohio law and has a current makeup […]
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Masks Required in All County Buildings Beginning August 1
Media contact(s): Devyn Giannetti: (216) 225-9813; [email protected] Visitors and Employees Must Wear Masks in All Public Spaces Regardless of Vaccination Status CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH – Effective Monday, August 1, 2022, masks are required in all Cuyahoga County government buildings, regardless of vaccination status. Executive Order 2022-0006 established a protocol giving the Cuyahoga County Executive the […]
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Assembly for the Arts to Help Creatives
By Veronica Thornton It is impossible for people to use resources they don’t know exist. Many funding organizations are starting to realize this as they re-evaluate and restructure some of their practices. So when people talk about equity they have to also talk about making more of an effort to inform people they are trying […]
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Cuyahoga County Board of Elections AUGUST 2, 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION Candidate List
Candidates List for August 2, 2022 For Member of State Central Committee State Senate District 18 For Member of State Central Committee (4-Year Term) Kevin D. Malecek, Democrat Phil Robinson, Democrat (Solon) Maureen G. Kelly, Democrat (2-Year Term) Jack Boyle, Republican Dan Carter, Republican Steve Salvi, Republican Terri Shawhan, Republican Denise M. Verdi, Republican State […]
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Facts on fare evasion: what it is, how often it happens, and who is getting charged
By Doug Breehl-Pitorak People who don’t pay public transit fares in Cleveland can get a criminal record, spend up to 30 days in jail, and owe up to $250 in fines. More than a dozen community members have publically addressed Cleveland City Council in 2022 about that reality, sharing this message: No one should face that […]
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How to Address Lead Paint and Other Conditions and Issues in Rental Properties
By Tonya Sams When housing conditions are endangering your family, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by worry and fear. One common problem is the presence of lead in older homes. Most homes built prior to 1978 used paint that contained lead. Children exposed to lead poisoning may suffer from learning and behavioral issues and may […]
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How to Know When to Trust the News
By Gennifer Harding-Gosnell With state and midterm national elections coming in November, the political landscape is being inundated with more campaign coverage than ever. Much of this coverage will come from news sources that have reputations for biases. The more you know about “how” to read the news, the better sources you will choose to […]