As someone who grew up in Cleveland, I know what homeownership meant to my grandparents when they came north from the segregated south seeking opportunity. As mayor, I’ve seen how housing challenges impact every part of our city.
Today, I published a new piece on Cleveland’s Housing Innovation District and why cities need a new playbook for America’s housing crisis. Cities can no longer afford to look at housing in isolation. We need a coordinated strategy to lift up everyone. justinbibb.substack.com/p/am…
Cleveland’s going to miss @flash_garrett on the gridiron but we will miss his impact in our community even more. Thank you Myles, for being an amazing example of excellence and achievement on and off the field. Cleveland will always be a home for you my brother!
April marks second chance month -- a time to acknowlege the barriers faced by so many people who have paid their debt to society. In Cleveland we've tried to remove some of those barriers through fair hiring programs and marijuana expungement.
I am proud to endorse Judge William Vodrey in the May primary. He is working to reduce racial and socioeconomic disparities in our justice system because it isn’t just good policy, it’s a moral imperative. Join me and vote for Judge Vodrey April 7- May 5.
Sixty-one years ago, a group of courageous men and women crossed a bridge in Selma, Alabama to make the promise of our nation real.
Today, we remember that day as “Bloody Sunday.” Few can speak more eloquently about the events of that day than President Obama did 11 years ago.
Today, our Director of 311, Kate Warren, spent time reading with students at Clark School as we joined communities across the country in celebrating the power of literacy on #ReadAcrossAmericaDay!
Crime is down because mayors, police, community leaders, and fed partners are working in tandem. And that cooperation needs to continue happening no matter who is in the White House. #SOTU
Thank you to everyone who has already joined us for our School Building Reuse Community Listening Sessions!
There’s still time to be part of the conversation! 📅⬇️
As we wrap up #OhioLovesTransit Week, it’s STILL people over cars.
That’s why I’ve appointed riders to the RTA board & prioritized projects that make it safer & more convenient for people to use public transit.
Check out our Cleveland Moves Plan.⬇️
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Today marks a historic step forward for our city.
The City of Cleveland and the United States Department of Justice have jointly filed a motion to conclude the Consent Decree and transition to full local accountability for the Cleveland Division of Police.
Stephanie Tubbs Jones broke through glass ceilings in Ohio: becoming the state's first Black woman elected to Congress in 1998 & first Black woman county prosecutor in 1991. She's remembered for her personal warmth, sharp mind, & abiding commitment to hometown. RIP Congresswoman.
Rev. Jesse Jackson inspired generations to fight for justice, dignity, and opportunity.
May his legacy remind us that faith isn’t passive. It calls us to act, to serve, and to keep building a more perfect union.