Cleveland Documenters and Signal Cleveland talked to nearly 30 parents and caregivers to find o how Cleveland's school choice process is working for them.

Most Cleveland parents appreciated the option to choose the school that was the best fit for their child. But barriers remained for some. A big obstacle parents shared was having reliable and safe transportation to get a student to the school they wanted to attend. Story by Signal Cleveland's Paul Rochford.

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In last week’s meetings, Documenters covered unapproved changes happening at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, a $1.2-million contract for armed security at rec centers and outdoor pools next summer, and a 14-unit apartment building in Little Italy moved forward by the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals. Check out the highlights in this week’s episode. 📻

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Last week Documenters caught the details on some big funding discussions. Their coverage included Greater Cleveland RTA’s approval of a $56,000 raise for CEO India Birdsong Terry, Cuyahoga County Council’s first public hearing on a sales tax extension to fund a new jail, and up to $2 million to address homelessness in Cuyahoga County. Check out the highlights in this week’s episode. 

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Before the world hit peak “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” hours, local government officials were deep in meeting mode. Here are some things Documenters covered for this week’s episode: Cuyahoga County loans $1.7 million to a Meijer grocery store project, Cleveland City Council discusses a half-billion-dollar internet infrastructure proposal, and security workers at a county building’s desire to unionize. 

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Documenters were back in action last week, and so was Cleveland City Council. In their first meeting since June, council members heard more than 50 pieces of legislation. Documenters also covered a tense Community Police Commission meeting and learned more about the Urban Forestry Commission’s plans to increase Cleveland’s tree canopy. Check out the highlights in this week’s episode! 

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Their work has been compiled this week by Cleveland Documenters’ Doug-Breehl-Pitorak and Anastazia Vanisko. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell.

Learn how to become a Cleveland Documenter here. The next Cleveland Documenters orientation is Thursday, September 21, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom.

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With Cleveland City Council on a summer break, we thought it would be a great time to re-visit some of the comments made by residents this year on the issues that matter most to them. In this episode, hear your neighbors’ words to Cleveland City Council on funding for food insecurity, the effects of gentrification on the black community, and more.

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Cleveland Documenters' Guide to Public Comment at Cleveland City Council

The Public Meetings Report for the week of July 5, 2023

In the last couple weeks, Documenters have covered government bodies going through some changes. The Board of Zoning Appeals is down two members after one member’s retirement and another’s appointment as interim director of Economic Development. Eric Gordon attended his last CMSD board meeting as the district’s CEO. And learn about a new feature to our weekly Public Meetings Report…all in this week’s episode!    

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School’s out for summer, and so is Cleveland City Council. The legislative body wrapped up its spring session with a day-long committee meeting on June 5. Right after, council held its last Monday night meeting until Sept. 18 (council has just two days of meetings over its summer break). It was the final chance for people to make public comment to council for 15 weeks. Documenters caught comments about supporting unionized public library workers and preventing gun violence. And they tracked 30+ pieces of legislation. Hear the highlights in this week’s episode.

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Last week was packed! Documenters covered an update from the Consent Decree Monitoring Team and a discussion about affordable housing. They also captured a city decision to switch some electricity accounts away from FirstEnergy, just in time to avoid a steep rate increase this summer. Check out the details in this week’s episode… in less than five minutes! 

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

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