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Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor

Author Archives: Doug Breehl-Pitorak

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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.

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A screenshot of the Downtown Cleveland Alliance’s Ed Eckart Jr. (left) discussing a proposal to allow people to drink alcohol outside on East 4th Street at the Cleveland City Council Safety Committee on May3, 2023.
Posted inDocumenters, Government

Cleveland neighborhood safety fund under review

Cleveland DocumentersDoug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Cleveland Documenters and Doug Breehl-Pitorak May 3, 2023October 18, 2024
A screenshot of Ward 3 Cleveland City Council Member Kerry McCormack discussing a downtown hotel project at the Cleveland City Council Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meeting on May 1, 2023.
Posted inDocumenters, Government

Cleveland nixes spending ARPA funds on ‘civic participation’

Cleveland DocumentersDoug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Cleveland Documenters and Doug Breehl-Pitorak May 1, 2023October 18, 2024
A screenshot Ward 10 Council Member Anthony Hairston discussing leasing part of Gordon Park to the Metroparks at the May 1 Cleveland City Council Municipal Services and Properties Committee.
Posted inDocumenters, Government

Cleveland Metroparks to lease part of Gordon Park from Cleveland

Cleveland DocumentersDoug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Cleveland Documenters and Doug Breehl-Pitorak May 1, 2023October 18, 2024
Image of a city street with casino chips piled up on the near buildings.
Posted inExplainers, Government, News

How Cleveland City Council directs millions in casino money

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment EditorApril Urban, Director, Research + ImpactNick Castele, Government Reporter by Doug Breehl-Pitorak, April Urban and Nick Castele April 26, 2023October 18, 2024
A photo of Jennifer Johnson, executive director at Canopy Child Advocacy Center, urging Cleveland City Council to recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month during public comment at the April 24 council meeting.
Posted inDocumenters, Government

Cleveland City Council split on using ARPA funds for West Side Market repairs

Cleveland DocumentersDoug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Cleveland Documenters and Doug Breehl-Pitorak April 24, 2023October 18, 2024
A screenshot of Keith Hearle, senior advisor for RIP Medical Debt speaking to the Cleveland City Council Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee on Monday, April 24, 2023.
Posted inDocumenters, Government, Health

Cleveland medical debt forgiveness, explained

Cleveland DocumentersDoug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Cleveland Documenters and Doug Breehl-Pitorak April 24, 2023October 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.
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Board OKs drones, license plate readers for police

Cleveland DocumentersDoug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Cleveland Documenters and Doug Breehl-Pitorak April 19, 2023October 18, 2024
A photo of Ward 15 Cleveland City Council Member Jenny Spencer discussing a proposal to contract with Ernst & Young for consulting services at the Monday, April 17th Cleveland City Council Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee meeting.
Posted inDocumenters, Government

OhioGuidestone to provide services for children coming home from incarceration

Cleveland DocumentersDoug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Cleveland Documenters and Doug Breehl-Pitorak April 17, 2023October 18, 2024
A photo of Brooklyn Centre resident Christopher Hudson as he makes a public comment about poor living conditions at a downtown apartment building.
Posted inDocumenters, Government, Health

April 10, 2023: Cleveland City Council

Cleveland DocumentersDoug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Cleveland Documenters and Doug Breehl-Pitorak April 10, 2023October 18, 2024
A photo of members of the Cleveland City Council Health, Human Services, and the Arts Committee meeting with officials about youth mental health and drug use in Cuyahoga County.
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April 10, 2023: Cleveland City Council Health and Human Services Committee

Cleveland DocumentersDoug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Cleveland Documenters and Doug Breehl-Pitorak April 10, 2023January 22, 2025

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