The Public Meetings Report for the week of September 12, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cuyahoga County’s Division of Children and Family Services board learns about Operation Meridian and how their information helps law enforcement. Plus, Rainbow Terrace Apartments in Garden Valley is approved to rebuild. Learn more in this week’s episode. 

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Carly Elliott,

• Tisha Barnes, 

• Hannah Morgan, 

• Pearl Chen, and 

• Miriam Schuman.  

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 Division of Children and Family Services Advisory Board meeting Notes, August 5, 2026
• Cleveland City Planning Commission Notes, August 7, 2026
• Second District community safety meeting Notes, August 11, 2026 
• New apartments coming to Rainbow Terrace after deadly explosion and fire By Cleveland Documenters 

Recordings:

• Cleveland City Planning Commission, August 7, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of September 5, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, RTA proposes the purchase of 40 new buses and making improvements to its Lorain Avenue services. Plus, Cuyahoga County Council approves adding a Health and Human Services levy to the November 3rd ballot. Learn more in this week’s episode. 

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Hannah Morgan

• Alicia Moreland

• 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:

• Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority committee meetings Notes, August 4, 2026
• Cuyahoga County Council Notes, August 4, 2026
• Cleveland City Planning Commission Notes, August 7, 2026
• New apartments coming to Rainbow Terrace after deadly explosion and fire 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: 

• Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority committee meetings, August 4, 2026
• Cuyahoga County Council, August 4, 2026
• Cleveland City Planning Commission, August 7, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of August 31, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cuyahoga County Public Library’s board has approved a new AI policy. Plus, Cleveland’s Board of Control approves a land transfer to CMSD and two new projects linked to the North Coast Connector land bridge.  Learn more in this week’s episode. 

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are: 

• Annie Maglicic

• Julia Brookover

• Jamie Harman

• Denise Lykes

• Tucker Handley 

• Laura Falkenstine

• Brooke Adams

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 Public Library board meeting Notes, July 28, 2026
• Cleveland Board of Building Standards and Appeals Notes, July 29, 2026
• Board of Control Notes, July 29, 2026 
• Urban Forestry Commission Notes, August 5, 2026
• Board of Control Notes, August 5, 2026
• Cleveland property owners struggling with vandalism By Cleveland Documenters 
• Staffer slams AI use at county library, says not a responsible use of taxpayer dollars 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 Board of Building Standards and Appeals, July 29, 2026
• Board of Control, July 29, 2026 
• Board of Control, August 5, 2026

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