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A picture of Shejuti Wahed, a Cleveland resident and student at Case Western Reserve University, standing in the center of Cleveland City Council chambers. Wahed spoke about opportunities for people to make public comment at council’s Monday night meetings.
Posted inDocumenters, Government

Cleveland residents talk about being squeezed out of public comment

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment EditorCleveland Documenters by Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Cleveland Documenters October 14, 2024October 18, 2024
The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority logo.
Posted inGovernment

New CMHA vouchers aim to support homeless expectant parents and people in shelters

Gennifer Harding-Gosnell, Audio ProducerCleveland Documenters by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell and Cleveland Documenters October 9, 2024March 31, 2025
Motivated and Empowered team gets ready for their recent teen conference. The organization provides youth with mentorship, career pathways and a safe space to learn and grow.
Posted inCommunity Reporting, Documenters, Explainers, Health

Motivated and Empowered Inc. set to begin respite care in 2025

Avatar photoCleveland Documenters by Najee Hall and Cleveland Documenters October 9, 2024October 19, 2024
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Cleveland City Council member warns of public comment monopoly

Doug Breehl-Pitorak, Documenters Assignment EditorCleveland Documenters by Doug Breehl-Pitorak and Cleveland Documenters October 7, 2024October 18, 2024
Sherry McCutcheon, a paraprofessional at CMSD, advocates for higher pay during public comment at the Cleveland Metropolitan School District Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.
Posted inDocumenters, Education, Government

CMSD teacher aide advocates for higher pay for colleagues

Michael IndrioloCleveland Documenters by Michael Indriolo and Cleveland Documenters October 7, 2024October 18, 2024
Cleveland resident James Lamb delivers public comment to Cleveland City Council during its Monday night meeting on Sept. 23, 2024. Another public commenter, Susan Zimmerman (right), is also pictured in Council Chambers.
Posted inGovernment

‘We vote, you get the paycheck’: Cleveland resident wants results from public officials

Dakotah KennedyCleveland Documenters by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters September 30, 2024November 5, 2024
A photo of Cuyahoga County Juvenile Justice Center in Fairfax.
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Qualifications for defending kids in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court discussed

Dakotah KennedyCleveland Documenters by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters September 25, 2024October 18, 2024
A picture of the corner of Madison Avenue and West Boulevard in Ward 11.
Posted inCommunity Reporting, Documenters, Government

A catalyst for development or a blow to pedestrian safety: Ward 11 residents debate proposed gas station

Gennifer Harding-Gosnell, Audio ProducerCleveland Documenters by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell and Cleveland Documenters September 23, 2024October 18, 2024
Cleveland EMS unit driving past Cleveland City Hall.
Posted inDocumenters, Public Safety

Cleveland eyes new EMS response team to support overdose survivors

Helen Maynard, EditorCleveland Documenters by Helen Maynard and Cleveland Documenters September 23, 2024October 18, 2024
A photo of mostly empty seats -- with some people seated -- at Cuyahoga County Council.
Posted inDocumenters, Government, News

Investment in Israel Bonds takes center stage again as Cuyahoga County Council finalizes public comment rules

Dakotah KennedyCleveland Documenters by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters September 17, 2024October 18, 2024

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