Cleveland City Council’s legislative process can be confusing to follow. This guide breaks down how a piece of legislation goes from introduction to a final vote on passage.

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A guide to the Legislative Process at Cleveland City Council
This guide to Cleveland City Council’s legislative process shows the paths an ordinance can take once introduced.

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I help nurture and sustain a space for shared civic learning by supporting Documenters so that the work of covering local government meetings is understandable–and enjoyable. That includes de-jargoning agendas and breaking down government procedures.

Paul, a former City Year Cleveland AmeriCorps member based in a charter school, covered K-12 education for Signal Cleveland until August, 2023. Paul joined us from Cleveland Documenters, where he focused on creating infographics and civic tech to make public information more accessible. Paul is also a musician, photographer and graphic designer.