The Public Meetings Report for the week of Jan. 26, 2025

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, The Music Settlement visits Cleveland City Council looking for help finishing its expansion. Plus, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District discusses proposed changes to its school year calendar. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Ava Carubia

• Bilal Hakeem

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:

• Health, Human Services and The Arts committee, Cleveland City Council Notes, Jan. 12, 2026
• Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board of Education Work Session Notes, Jan. 13, 2026
• CMSD teachers urge board to adjust Wilbur Wright proposed start times for Muslim students By Cleveland Documenters
• Music Settlement drums up support for $12 million University Circle expansion 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
• ‘We’re still here’: Cleveland health official says equity work will continue in spite of anti-DEI rules By Celia Hack
• CMSD’s merger plans are underway. Tell us how it’s going By Franziska Wild

Recordings:

• Health, Human Services and The Arts committee, Cleveland City Council, Jan. 12, 2026
• Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board of Education Work Session, Jan. 13, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of Jan. 19, 2025

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, RTA gives an update on how Browns’ stadium plans may affect public transit. Plus, the Beachland Ballroom is approved for landmark status. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Jamie Harman

• Maria Shuckahosee

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, Jan. 6, 2026
• Cleveland Landmarks Commission Notes, Jan. 8, 2026
• Beachland Ballroom nominated for Cleveland Landmark status By Cleveland Documenters
• RTA tees up $20 million of work to support new railcars 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
• Yes, there are microplastics in Lake Erie. Here’s what you need to know By Devin Nunnari

Recordings:

• Committee meetings, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Jan. 6, 2026
• Cleveland Landmarks Commission, Jan. 8, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of Jan. 12, 2025

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland City Council swears in three new members in wards 7, 11, and 12. Plus, a local day care in a residential area is expanding its services. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Annie Maglicic

• 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.

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Cleveland City Council Notes, Jan. 5, 2026
• Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals Notes, Jan. 5, 2026
• New Cleveland City Council term begins with cheers and a call for trust 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
• Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. in Cleveland By Najee Hall
• Did Cuyahoga County raise your property tax too high? Now’s your chance to complain By Frank W. Lewis

Recordings:

• Cleveland City Council, Jan. 5, 2026
• Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals, Jan. 5, 2026