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I am dedicated to untangling bureaucracy so Clevelanders can have the information (and the power) they want. I spent 10 years on the frontlines of direct service working with youth and system-impacted communities before receiving my degree in media advocacy at Northeastern University.

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Cleveland City Council Member Stephanie Howse-Jones testifies about vulnerable residents in her district during the Senate Select Committee on Housing meeting on Jan. 11 at the Cleveland Foundation.
Posted inBusiness, Government, Health, News, Public Safety

‘Not going to apologize for my tears’: Ohio Senate hears about Cleveland housing barriers in 8-hour testimony

Dakotah Kennedy by Dakotah Kennedy January 16, 2024October 18, 2024
An illustration by artist John G of the Cleveland Board of Control meeting in the Mayor's Red Room at Cleveland City Hall.
Posted inDocumenters, Government, News

Cleveland Board of Control approves $20 million in contracts for Division of Water

Dakotah KennedyCleveland Documenters by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters January 16, 2024October 18, 2024
A dark grey background with green tree illustrations.
Posted inDocumenters, Government, News

Urban Forestry Commission wants Clevelanders to speak for the trees

Dakotah KennedyCleveland Documenters by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters January 15, 2024October 18, 2024
A black and white photo of Cleveland City Hall with colored candy hearts with phrases "be mine", "Feb. 14," and others.
Posted inNews

You too can get married for $80 at City Hall on Valentine’s Day

Dakotah Kennedy by Dakotah Kennedy January 9, 2024October 18, 2024
Posted inExplainers, Government, News

Here’s how to tell Ohio lawmakers about Cleveland housing concerns

Dakotah Kennedy by Dakotah Kennedy January 5, 2024October 19, 2024
A photograph of the Office of Professional Standards, located at 205 St. Clair in downtown Cleveland.
Posted inNews

The Wrap Up: Marcus Perez investigation continues, ‘corrective action’ issued

Dakotah Kennedy by Dakotah Kennedy December 26, 2023October 18, 2024
A photo of Jesse Owens and his family outside of their house on East 100th Street in Cleveland.
Posted inNews

Olympic Gold medalist Jesse Owens’ Cleveland home slated for landmark status

Dakotah KennedyCleveland Documenters by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters December 19, 2023January 31, 2025
Cleveland budget image of blue dollar signs playing tug-of-ward with a rope.
Posted inBusiness, Government, News

How Cleveland City Council balances the city’s year-end checkbook

Dakotah Kennedy by Dakotah Kennedy December 15, 2023October 18, 2024
Illustration of the Red Room at Cleveland City Hall, which has red carpet and pink walls. People are seated around a large table.
Posted inNews

Housing for veterans slated for Union-Miles

Dakotah KennedyCleveland Documenters by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters December 11, 2023November 26, 2024
Jenna Muhieddine joined other Clevelanders in urging Cleveland City Council to pass a resolution supporting a ceasefire in response to Israel’s war on Gaza.
Posted inNews

No Gaza ceasefire resolution from Cleveland City Council in 2023

Dakotah KennedyCleveland Documenters by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters December 8, 2023November 26, 2024

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