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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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Jack Casino Downtown near public square
Posted inCommunity Reporting, Government, News

Cleveland City Council’s casino revenue stuck in a bureaucratic ‘black hole’

Nick Castele, Government ReporterDoug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment EditorAbbey Marshall, Service Journalism Reporter by Nick Castele, Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Abbey Marshall March 1, 2023October 18, 2024
University Circle Police Department patrol vehicle
Posted inPublic Safety

Cleveland extends agreement with University Circle Police

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Doug Breehl-Pitorak December 29, 2022October 18, 2024
An architect rendering of a building.
Posted inBusiness, Documenters, Explainers, Government, News

How often do 18- to 24-year-olds experience homelessness in Cleveland?

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Doug Breehl-Pitorak December 13, 2022October 19, 2024
University Circle Police Department patrol vehicle
Posted inPublic Safety

Cleveland reviewing agreement with University Circle Police

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Doug Breehl-Pitorak December 1, 2022October 18, 2024
Illustration of a bus in front of Cleveland City Hall dropping people off at a meeting.
Posted inExplainers

A guide to public comment at Cleveland City Council

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Doug Breehl-Pitorak October 7, 2022October 19, 2024
A diagram showing how ShotSpotter technology works provided by the company and used during a presentation to city council members.
Posted inExplainers

ShotSpotter: A primer

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Doug Breehl-Pitorak September 26, 2022October 19, 2024
The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
Posted inDocumenters, Elections, Explainers

Were the city’s costs for the 2021 mayoral primary and general elections in the 2021 budget?

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment EditorCleveland Documenters by Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Cleveland Documenters May 17, 2022October 19, 2024
Posted inNews

Resident complaints against University Circle Police reveal need for external review board

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Doug Breehl-Pitorak May 6, 2022October 18, 2024
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Posted inNews

University Circle Police did not have complaint board in place in 2020 or 2021

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment Editor by Doug Breehl-Pitorak May 1, 2022October 18, 2024
The empty Council Chamber at City Hall
Posted inExplainers

How to follow legislation through Cleveland City Council (Guide)

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment EditorPaul Rochford, K-12 Education Reporter by Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Paul Rochford December 3, 2021October 19, 2024

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