The Public Meetings Report for the week of Dec. 1, 2025

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, the family of Tanisha Anderson and Ward 7 Council member Stephanie Howse-Jones urge Council to pass Tanisha’s Law. Plus, disputes over budget amounts for the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department. Learn more in this week’s episode. 

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Tommy Oddo

• Marvetta Rutherford

• Hannah Morgan 

Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. 

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM. 

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Cleveland residents push council on Tanisha’s Law, focus on crisis response By Cleveland Documenters 
• Cleveland City Council Notes November 17, 2025
• Committee of the Whole, Cuyahoga County Council Notes November 17, 2025
• Board of Trustees, Cleveland Public Library Notes Nov. 18, 2025
• Cleveland Board of Building Standards and Zoning Appeals Notes Nov. 19. 2025
• Cleveland Public Theatre plans to expand marquee, add banners and lighting By Cleveland Documenters 
• Are you at least 67 years young? The county has lowered minimum age for property tax assistance program By Cleveland Documenters 

Signal Cleveland reporting: 

• ‘We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s time for the next generation to shine’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Gayle Gadison By Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s a part of the new me’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Angela Rush By Najee Hall 
• Where to find free and affordable Thanksgiving meals and supplies in Cleveland in 2025 By Najee Hall  

Recordings: 

• Cleveland City Council November 17, 2025
• Committee of the Whole, Cuyahoga County Council November 17, 2025
• Board of Trustees, Cleveland Public Library Nov. 18, 2025
• Cleveland Board of Building Standards and Zoning Appeals Nov. 19. 2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of Nov. 24, 2025

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, RTA’s Board of Trustees reviews Shaker Square upgrades and gets a $9 million budget request to cover increases in health care costs in 2025.  Learn more in this week’s episode. 

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Lori Ingram

• Marvetta Rutherford,

• Janenell Smith

Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. 

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM.

Show Notes:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Board of Trustees’ Committee of the Whole, committee meetings, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Notes Nov. 4, 2025
• Board of Commissioners, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Notes Nov. 5, 2025 
• Ward 5 Community Meeting, Cleveland City Council Notes Nov. 6, 2025 
• MetroHealth, safety officials outline future plans and financial strains at packed county council meeting By Cleveland Documenters 
• Fry that turkey outside! Firefighter offers holiday safety tips By Cleveland Documenters
• Cleveland residents push council on Tanisha’s Law, focus on crisis response By Cleveland Documenters 

Signal Cleveland reporting: 

• ‘We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s time for the next generation to shine’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Gayle Gadison By Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s a part of the new me’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Angela Rush By Najee Hall 
• Where to find free and affordable Thanksgiving meals and supplies in Cleveland in 2025 By Najee Hall  

• Recordings: 
  Board of Trustees’ Committee of the Whole, committee meetings, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Nov. 4, 2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of Nov. 18, 2025

From Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Warren Morgan announces recommendations for school closings and mergers he says will save the district $30 million per year in operating expenses.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Annie Maglicic
• Amber Neal

Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell.

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM.

SHOW NOTES:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• City of Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals Notes Nov. 3, 2025  
• Board Work Session, Cleveland Metropolitan School District Notes Nov. 5, 2025
• Cuyahoga Arts & Culture investment firm ‘reading the true tea leaves’ as government shutdown affects economic data by Cleveland Documenters 
• CMSD behind on early literacy goals by Cleveland Documenters 
• Fairview Hospital new parking garage moves forward despite neighbors appeal by Cleveland Documenters 

Signal Cleveland reporting: 

• CMSD announces sweeping plan to reshape the district through school mergers and closings by Franziska Wild 
• ‘Some will choose to fight it. Some will choose to be for it’: Cleveland tries to win families’ support for sweeping CMSD merger plans by Nick Castele 
• ‘We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson by Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s time for the next generation to shine’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Gayle Gadison by Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s a part of the new me’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Angela Rush by Najee Hall 

Recordings: 

• City of Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals Nov. 3, 2025  
• Board Work Session, Cleveland Metropolitan School District Nov. 5, 2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of Nov. 11, 2025

From Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters.

Facing deep funding cuts, local nonprofits and social service organizations made their budget case to Cuyahoga County Council. Learn more in this week’s episode of the Public Meetings Report podcast.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Stesia Swain

• Bilal Hakeem

Her work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. 

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9 FM.

Show Notes:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Ward 2 community meeting, Cleveland City Council Notes Oct. 28, 2025 
• Committee of the Whole budget hearing, Cuyahoga County Council Notes Oct. 28, 2025 

Signal Cleveland reporting: 

• ‘We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s time for the next generation to shine’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Gayle Gadison By Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s a part of the new me’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Angela Rush By Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s a great skill set to have:’ Meet Cleveland Documenter, Lori Ingram By Najee Hall 
• Cuyahoga County is eyeing these deep cuts to health, housing and education programs By Celia Hack 
• Need help with utility bills this winter? Here’s how to apply By Signal Cleveland Staff 
• Where to find free and affordable Thanksgiving meals and supplies in Cleveland By Najee Hall 

• Recordings: 
  Committee of the Whole budget hearing, Cuyahoga County Council Oct. 28, 2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of Nov. 3, 2025.

From Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, the Cleveland Metroparks’ Board of Park Commissioners learned about job positions that will no longer be funded, and a plan to construct two new cell towers at Chagrin Reservation. Learn more in this week’s episode. 

The Documenter whose work contributed to this episode is Stephanie Manning.

Her work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. 

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM. 

Show Notes:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Turtles, towers and taxes at Metroparks meeting Board of Park Commissioners, Cleveland Metroparks, Oct. 15, 2025
• Board of Park Commissioners, Cleveland Metroparks Notes Oct. 15, 2025

Signal Cleveland reporting: 

• ‘It’s time for the next generation to shine’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Gayle Gadison By Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s a part of the new me’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Angela Rush By Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s a great skill set to have:’ Meet Cleveland Documenter, Lori Ingram By Najee Hall 
• Where to get free food in Greater Cleveland as SNAP payments stop amid government shutdown By Signal Cleveland Staff 
• Need help with utility bills this winter? Here’s how to apply By Signal Cleveland Staff 

The Public Meetings Report for the week of Oct. 27, 2025

From Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO Warren Morgan says district students’ proficiency rates have improved in every testing subject on the State of Ohio’s report card. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Alfreda Williams

• Alyssa Holzkloos

• Sabrina Adams

• Devon Marti

• Julia Brookover

Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. 

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM.

Show Notes:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Ward 14 community meeting, Cleveland City Council Notes Oct. 7, 2025
• Board of Education, Cleveland Metropolitan School District Notes [1] and [2] Oct. 14, 2025
• Urban Forestry Commission Notes [1] and [2] Oct. 14, 2025

Signal Cleveland reporting: 

• ‘It’s time for the next generation to shine’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Gayle Gadison By Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s a part of the new me’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Angela Rush By Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s a great skill set to have:’ Meet Cleveland Documenter, Lori Ingram By Najee Hall 
• Cleveland City Council 2025 Election Voter Guide By Signal Cleveland Staff 
• Could Ohio see double-digit income taxes if property taxes are abolished? By Andrew Tobias 

Recordings: 

• Board of Education, Cleveland Metropolitan School District Oct. 14, 2025
• Urban Forestry Commission, Oct. 14, 2025 

The Public Meetings Report for the week of Oct. 20, 2025.

From Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cuyahoga County Public Library CEO Jamar Rahming told the Board of Trustees that property tax bills currently in committee at the state level are “an adverse, colossal threat” to the library’s sustainability. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Julia Brookover

• Jamie Harman

• Moneak Jones 

Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. 

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM.

Show Notes:

• Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:
• Ward 7 community meeting, Cleveland City Council Notes Sept. 18, 2025
• Board of Trustees, Cuyahoga County Public Library Notes Sept. 24, 2025 
• Caucus meeting, Cleveland City Council Notes Sept. 29, 2025
• Cuyahoga County Library could be ‘decimated’ by proposed property tax reduction bill By Cleveland Documenters 
• Cleveland Library launches Welcome Card for patrons without permanent addresses By Cleveland Documenters 

Signal Cleveland reporting: 

• ‘It’s time for the next generation to shine’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Gayle Gadison By Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s a part of the new me’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Angela Rush By Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s a great skill set to have:’ Meet Cleveland Documenter, Lori Ingram By Najee Hall 
• RTA is hiring for good-paying bus operator jobs By Olivera Perkins 
• What Ohioans can do if they face a medical debt lawsuit By Andrew Tobias 

Recordings: 

• Ward 7 community meeting, Cleveland City Council Sept. 18, 2025
  Board of Trustees, Cuyahoga County Public Library Sept. 24, 2025

The Public Meetings Report for the week of Oct. 13, 2025.

From Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cuyahoga County Council approves $5.1 million for nine housing developments around the city. Plus, the owner of Play Bar and Grill speaks out to Cleveland City Council. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Amber Neal

• Connie Rosemond

• Mikayla Coleman

• Gayle Gadison 

Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. 

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM.

Show Notes:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Community Development and Housing Committee, Cuyahoga County Council Notes [1] and [2] Sept. 15, 2025
• Board of Trustees, Cleveland Metroparks Notes Sept. 18, 2025
• Cleveland Metroparks Board keeps zoo costs tamed Board of Trustees, Cleveland Metroparks, Sept. 18, 2025
• Board of Trustees, Cleveland Public Library Notes Sept. 18, 2025
• Cleveland Library launches Welcome Card for patrons without permanent addresses Board of Trustees, Cleveland Public Library Sept. 18, 2025
• Cleveland City Council Notes, Sept. 22, 2025 

Signal Cleveland reporting: 

• ‘It’s time for the next generation to shine’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Gayle Gadison By Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s a part of the new me’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Angela Rush By Najee Hall 
• ‘It’s a great skill set to have:’ Meet Cleveland Documenter, Lori Ingram By Najee Hall 
• In a first, Cleveland’s Community Police Commission to hear evidence in discipline case involving officer By Frank Lewis
• Voter Guide – We’ve got answers from Cleveland Housing Court judge candidates By Signal Cleveland Staff 
• How do I start a group to take care of my local Cleveland park? By Cleveland Parks and Greenspace Coalition 

Recordings: 

• Community Development and Housing Committee, Cuyahoga County Council Sept. 15, 2025
• Cleveland City Council Sept. 22, 2025 

Beach-goers enjoyed the sights as private horse owners from well beyond Northeast Ohio gathered to take a swim at Edgewater Beach in Cleveland this weekend, Friday Oct. 10-12.  

The Public Meetings Report for the week of Oct. 6, 2025

From Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, City of Cleveland Public Health Director Dave Margolius told the Lead Safety Advisory Board that there has been a decrease in the number of children testing positive for high levels of lead in their blood. Learn more in this week’s episode. 

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Connie Rosemond

• Tucker Handley

• Maria Shuckahosee

• Angela Rush

Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell. 

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM. 

Show Notes:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Ward 13 Community meeting, Cleveland City Council Notes, Sept. 10, 2025
• Lead Safe Advisory Board Notes [1] and [2], Sept. 11, 2025
• Mental Health Response Advisory Committee Notes, Sept. 12, 2025

Signal Cleveland reporting: 

• ‘It’s a part of the new me’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Angela Rush by Najee Hall
• ‘It’s time for the next generation to shine’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Gayle Gadison by Najee Hall
• ‘It’s a great skill set to have:’ Meet Cleveland Documenter, Lori Ingram by Najee Hall
• Cleveland expands mental health crisis response teams by Cleveland Documenters 
• Ohio’s largest community colleges cut programs under Senate Bill 1 by Amy Morona
• Recovery Resources’ substance abuse and mental health patients to transition to MetroHealth, in bid to save money by Celia Hack 
• The federal government is shut down: What’s open and what’s closed in Cleveland? by Frank Lewis
• What powers does a new law give a receiver over East Cleveland’s finances? by Signal Cleveland Staff
• Monroe Street Cemetery is a graveyard smash with multiple events celebrating Halloween by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell