The City Approached the Monitoring Team and Department of Justice After Receiving Concerning Guidance from State and Federal Officials that Adversely Affects City’s Compliance with Consent Decree
North Coast Waterfront Development Corporation (NCWDC), the not-for-profit entity that will assist the City of Cleveland with the equitable development of the North Coast Lakefront, announced today its selection of Scott Skinner as its first executive director.
Gov. Mike DeWine introduced Ohio's new Teacher Apprenticeship Program on Aug. 15, aimed at addressing educator shortages and creating an additional pathway into teaching. The program, developed in partnership with the Ohio Department of Higher Education, Ohio Department of Education, and Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, offers a unique approach to help individuals, such as teacher aides and bus drivers, obtain teaching licenses, emphasizing practical experience and mentorship.
On Aug. 16, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, alongside Cleveland officials, announced increased state support to aid local authorities in addressing a recent crime surge in the city. Various state agencies, including the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP ), Ohio Narcotics Intelligence Center, Ohio Investigative Unit, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, and the Ohio Department of Youth Services, will collaborate with the Cleveland Division of Police and other local and federal entities on a sustained violence reduction initiative.
Yesterday afternoon, Mayor Justin M. Bibb, KeyCorp CEO Chris Gorman, Cleveland City Council President Blaine A. Griffin and leaders from CHN Housing Partners and LISC Cleveland celebrated a $2.5 million philanthropic grant from KeyBank to amplify the city’s recent $15 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investment to support new home repair programs.
Wednesday is the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, which Congresswoman Shontel Brown voted for and which was signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022.
Earlier on August 8, Peter J. Elliott, the U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Ohio, announced a series of strategies and investments that align with and support Mayor Bibb’s Raising Investment in Safety for Everyone (RISE) Initiative.
During August 2's Safety Committee meeting, officials from the administration called on councilmembers to commit to Mayor Justin M. Bibb’s Raising Investment in Safety for Everyone (RISE) Initiative by sharing the plan with residents in their respective ward.
Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) encourages local veterans to visit www.va.gov/PACT to learn more about new benefits and care available to veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxins. The PACT Act is the largest expansion of health care and benefits for veterans in decades, with more than 3 million veterans eligible for new benefits. Congresswoman Brown is also sharing the word on social media and has put information about benefits on her website.
On July 27, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) joined colleagues Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17), Congressman Max Miller (OH-7), and Congressman Marc Molinaro (NY-19) to unveil a bipartisan bill to create a more resilient, diverse, and secure food supply chain, bring jobs to economically distressed communities and lower food prices for Americans across the country. Congresswoman Brown is a co-lead on the legislation and a member of the House Committee on Agriculture.
This week, Israeli President Isaac Herzog will make a historic visit to the United States. During his time in Washington, President Herzog will meet with President Biden at the White House, address a joint session of the United States Congress, and visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
The City of Cleveland invites residents to join an exciting exploration of the North Coast Master Plan at an upcoming panel discussion and open house. Hosted by Mayor Justin M. Bibb and the City’s Master Planning team, this event will share initial thoughts and sketches for the emerging North Coast Master Plan, which has been shaped by the community’s vision acquired through meetings, surveys, and interviews.
On July 14, Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) voted against the extremist, highly partisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), H.R. 2670, which passed the House on a largely party-line vote Friday. In an unprecedented action, House Republicans added a number of unacceptable provisions to the NDAA limiting access to reproductive and gender-affirming care and curtailing efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in the military.
Yesterday, Mayor Justin M. Bibb administered the Oath of Office to Ali Pillow, who will now serve as the Cleveland Division of Police Deputy Chief of Homeland Special Operations.