Author Archives: Nick Castele

Government Reporter
I follow how decisions made at Cleveland City Hall and Cuyahoga County headquarters ripple into the neighborhoods. I keep an eye on the power brokers and political organizers who shape our government. I am a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and have covered politics and government in Northeast Ohio since 2012.

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Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the home of the Cleveland Cavaliers, is owned by the nonprofit Gateway Economic Development Corporation.

Government, News

Email reveals Cavs CEO’s frustrations with Cuyahoga County over Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse landlord

by Nick Castele May 29, 2024October 18, 2024

Cleveland Council Council President Blaine Griffin speaks at a news conference in April 2023. Behind him are council members Stephanie Howse-Jones, Rebecca Maurer and Richard Starr.

Cleveland City Council hires redistricting consultants; Reappraisal headwind for CMSD levy

by Nick Castele and Mark Naymik May 27, 2024October 18, 2024

Mayor Justin Bibb arrives at a news conference at the downtown headquarters of the United Way of Greater Cleveland.

‘It’s not going to be easy,’ Mayor Justin Bibb says about passing Cleveland schools tax levy

by Nick Castele May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Cleveland Metropolitan School District Building Downtown

Cleveland schools seek property tax increase this November

by Nick Castele May 21, 2024June 12, 2024

Mayor Justin Bibb and other members of his administration outline Cleveland's summer safety plans at Trent Park.

Cleveland police summer safety plan: stepped-up traffic enforcement and a focus on violent crime hotspots

by Nick Castele May 21, 2024October 18, 2024

Progressive Field, home of the Cleveland Guardians.

Government, News

Cleveland sells Gateway East parking garage to the Guardians for $26 million

by Nick Castele May 20, 2024October 18, 2024

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, right, speaks with New York Mayor Eric Adams and Regina Holloway of Axon at a conference of the African American Mayors Association.

Mayor Justin Bibb talks police, defends ShotSpotter in panel appearance with New York Mayor Eric Adams

by Nick Castele May 20, 2024October 18, 2024

A photo of Cleveland City Council Member Richard A. Starr, Ward 5, on the second day of 2024 General Fund budget hearings in the Mercedes Cotner Room at Cleveland City Hall budget proposal. February 21, 2024.

News, Weekly Chatter

Cleveland Council member told to stop talking trash; Cleveland schools latest deficit numbers; St. Clair-Superior group’s new boss

by Nick Castele and Mark Naymik May 20, 2024October 18, 2024

Scaffolding encloses the west side of Cleveland City Hall. The seat of municipal government is undergoing $16 million in repairs, paid for with American Rescue Plan Act dollars.

Government, News

Cleveland to spend federal stimulus funds on 3D-printed houses, jobs program

by Nick Castele May 13, 2024October 18, 2024

A mural of downtown Cleveland seen from the second floor of City Hall.

Moves at Cleveland City Hall: Former safety advisor hires attorney; tech chief steps down

by Nick Castele May 13, 2024October 18, 2024