The Public Meetings Report for the week of May 18, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Play Bar and Grill in the Flats gets a new hearing on its closure from the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals in June. Plus, delivery of new RTA railcars has also been rescheduled. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Ava Carubia

• Maria Shuckahosee

• Denise Lykes

• Lori Ingram

• Dorothy Ajamu

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, City of Cleveland Notes April 20, 2026
• Board of Trustees, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Notes April 21, 2026
• Cuyahoga County Board of Health Notes April 22, 2026
• Cleveland Police Fourth District safety meeting Notes April 22, 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, City of Cleveland April 20, 2026
• Board of Trustees, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority April 21, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of May 11, 2026.

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, the Urban Forestry Commission learns about the Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s tree planting efforts for this year. Plus, city Public Utilities director apologizes for Easter weekend power outages. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Ava Carubia

• Tommy Oddo

• Marvetta Rutherford

• Annie Maglicic

• Lauren Simcic

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 Education, Cleveland Metropolitan School District Notes April 14, 2026
• Urban Forestry Commission Notes April 14, 2026
• Ward 9 community meeting, Cleveland City Council Notes April 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:

• Board of Education, Cleveland Metropolitan School District, April 14, 2026
• Urban Forestry Commission, April 14, 2026

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

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Ward 4 Cleveland City Council member Kris Harsh explains the city’s speed bump policy. Plus, two Cuyahoga County low-interest home repair programs are ending. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Lauren Simcic

• Liam Stilson

• Janel Lucas

• DaQuavion Roston

• 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 4 community meeting Notes April 8, 2026
• Cuyahoga County Investment Advisory Committee Notes April 9, 2026
• Mental Health Response Advisory Committee Notes April 10, 2026
• Officials provide updates on Ohio City area shootings, highlight neighborhood engagement work 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:

• Cuyahoga County Investment Advisory Committee, April 9, 2026