The Public Meetings Report for the week of August 24, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland’s Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance request in Slavic Village after hearing complaints and concerns from residents. Plus, Ward 12 residents are invited to envision the community they want to see. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

•  Janenell Smith

• Marvetta Rutherford

• Pearl Chen

• K Marie 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:

• Ward 12 Community meeting Notes, July 22, 2026
• Cleveland Landmarks Commission Notes, July 23, 2026
• Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals Notes, July 27, 2026 
• Cleveland makes progress on a ‘State of Black Women and Girls’ report By Cleveland Documenters 
• Cleveland ‘problem properties’ focus of West Side meeting By Cleveland Documenters 

Signal Cleveland reporting:  

• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall 
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall 

Recordings: 

• Cleveland Landmarks Commission, July 23, 2026
• Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals, July 27, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of August 17, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council discusses privacy and information safeguards in the Flock Safety license plate reader system with the city’s Chief of Police Dorothy Todd before passing legislation to extend the city’s contract with the company. Learn more in this week’s episode. 

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Lauren Simcic

• Nani Faye Palmer 

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:
• Committee of the Whole, Cleveland City Council Notes, July 15, 2026
• Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Board of Trustees Notes, July 21, 2026

Signal Cleveland reporting:  

• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall 
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall 

Recordings: 

• Committee of the Whole, Cleveland City Council, July 15, 2026
• Board of Trustees, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, July 21, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of August 10, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, listen in as Second District residents learn from city officials about their efforts to fight back against public nuisance properties. Plus, new HUD rules could cost the county up to 400 beds for the homeless. Learn more in this week’s episode. 

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Charles Hill

• Evelyn Landis

• Moneak Jones

• Miriam Schuman

• Laura Falkenstine

• Maria Shuckahosee

• Maya Trempe

Show Notes:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Second District community meeting Notes [1] and [2], July 14, 2026 
• Urban Forestry Commission Notes, July 14, 2026
• Fifth District community meeting Notes, July 15, 2026
• Cuyahoga County Office of Homeless Services Advisory Board Notes, July 16, 2026

Signal Cleveland reporting:  

• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall 
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall 

Recordings: 

• Urban Forestry Commission, July 14, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of August 3, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne cites a lack of federal and state support as reasons for a new Health and Human Services tax levy. Plus, RTA aims to put a sales and use tax levy on the ballot in May 2027. Learn more in this week’s episode. 

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Stesia Swain

• Alicia Moreland

• Miriam Schuman

• Denise Lykes

• K Marie 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:

• Cuyahoga County Board of Health Notes, June 24, 2026
• Board of Zoning Appeals Notes, July 6, 2026
• Cuyahoga County Council Notes, July 7, 2026
• Board of Trustees, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Notes, July 7, 2026

Signal Cleveland reporting:  

• RTA sales tax increase would lead to more service and boost ridership, transit chief argues By Nick Castele 
• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall 
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall 

Recordings: 

• Board of Zoning Appeals, July 6, 2026
• Cuyahoga County Council, July 7, 2026
• Board of Trustees, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, July 7, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of July 27, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cuyahoga County Council hears from residents and county employees in public comment. Plus, Cleveland City Council member Tanmay Shah explains to residents how he is managing his first term in office. Learn more in this week’s episode. 

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Julia Brookover

• Tisha Barnes

• Jamie Harman 

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:

• Cuyahoga County Council Notes, June 23, 2026 
• Ward 12 community meeting Notes, June 24, 2026

Signal Cleveland reporting:  

• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall 
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall 

Recordings: 

• Cuyahoga County Council, June 23, 2026 

The Public Meetings Report for the week of July 20, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, attendees at a ward 11 community meeting hear about resident-led programs run by the city’s Division of Air Quality. Plus, Cleveland City Council member Nikki Hudson gives an update on a proposed fire station on Madison Avenue. Learn more in this week’s episode. 

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are DaQuavion Roston and Annie Maglicic.

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 11 community meeting Notes, June 17, 2026 

Signal Cleveland reporting:  

• Cleveland closes outdoor pools, extends rec center hours due to poor air quality 
• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall 
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall 

The Public Meetings Report for the week of July 13, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠. In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council debates the use of Flock safety cameras around the city. Plus, police officials in the Fifth District recommend residents watch those me

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Sabrina Adams

• Sarah Kinley

• Carly Elliot

• Laura Falkenstine 

• Liam Stilson

• 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:

• Police Policy Committee, Cleveland Community Police Commission Notes, June 10, 2026
• Safety Committee, Cleveland City Council Notes, June 17, 2026
• Fifth District community meeting Notes, June 17, 2026

Signal Cleveland reporting:  

• What police surveillance technology looks like in Cleveland By Frank W. Lewis
• Flock, for now? Cleveland City Council poised to back six-month extension for license plate readers By Frank W. Lewis 
• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall 
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall 

Recordings: 

• Police Policy Committee, Cleveland Community Police Commission, June 10, 2026
• Safety Committee, Cleveland City Council, June 17, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of July 6, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠. In this week’s Public Meetings Report, a new housing and industrial redevelopment is coming to the St. Clair-Superior neighborhood. Plus, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Board of Education learns more about challenges to public school funding. Learn more in this week’s episode. 🎧

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Carolyn Cooper

• Charles Hill

• Dorothy Ajamu

• 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:

• Committee of the Whole, Cleveland City Council Notes June 1, 2026
• Board of Commissioners, Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority Notes, June 3, 2026
• Board of Education, Cleveland Metropolitan School District Notes, June 9, 2026

Signal Cleveland reporting:  

• New housing and rehab will be the focus of a revitalization model in St. Clair-Superior By Olivera Perkins 
• WTF is a TIF? And why are they used for development projects across Greater Cleveland?  By Mandy Kraynak 
• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall 
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall 

Recordings: 

• Committee of the Whole, Cleveland City Council, June 1, 2026
• Board of Education, Cleveland Metropolitan School District, June 9, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of June 7, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland’s City Planning Commission approves holding off on any new permits for data centers. Plus, the commission hears from Edgewater residents about a planned new set of townhomes in their neighborhood. Listen to learn more!.

The Documenter whose work contributed to this episode is Adam Joseph.

His 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:

• Cleveland City Planning Commission Notes, May 1, 2026

Signal Cleveland reporting:  

• WTF is a TIF? And why are they used for development projects across Greater Cleveland? By Mandy Kraynak 
• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall 
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall 

Recordings: 

• Cleveland City Planning Commission, May 1, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of June 1, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland’s Board of Zoning Appeals approved The Gas Station social lounge’s efforts to bring karaoke to the club. Plus, a contentious meeting for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Board of Education. Learn more in this week’s episode. 

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Carly Elliot

• Kellie Morris

• Charles Hill 

• Christina Easter

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 Zoning Appeals Notes [1] and [2] April 27, 2026
• Cleveland Metropolitan School District Notes April 28, 2026
• Cuyahoga County Council Notes April 28, 2026

Signal Cleveland reporting:  

• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall 
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall 

Recordings: 

• Board of Zoning Appeals, April 27, 2026
• Board of Education, Cleveland Metropolitan School District, April 28, 2026
• Cuyahoga County Council, April 28, 2026