Welcome back Cleveland. Despite a few clouds, it was a beautiful weekend. Our reporters and Documenters will keep you updated throughout the week. Here are a few things to keep on your radar and some opportunities to get involved.
Civic data enthusiasts wanted
📊Data Days CLE, sponsored by Signal Cleveland, is a day-long conference held each fall that weaves together data and community. The call out for this fall’s workshop and conference sessions is live. Submit your ideas for sessions focused on using civic data and technology for good in Northeast Ohio. Learn more and submit here.
Help Wanted: Board of Zoning Appeals
🌆The City of Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals is looking for new members. The independent body is responsible for hearing appeals regarding city ordinances related to land use and building requirements, as well as reviewing the appropriateness of orders made by city officials. Learn more and apply here.
Lead safety in Cleveland
🗓️Once a quarter, the Lead Safe Advisory Board meets to review Cleveland’s progress in combating the city’s lead-poisoning crisis. The board’s next meeting is at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 13. It follows news from this spring about Cleveland’s plans to simplify the lead-safe certification process for property owners. Documenters are set to cover the meeting. You can watch it with this WebEx link.
Have you paid a landlord a ‘junk fee’?
🏢Rental application and other fees tacked on by landlords are often called “junk fees” because renters get charged considerably more than the cost of the service. Economics Reporter Olivera Perkins wants to hear about your experience with them.
Don’t forget about Dad
👨🏾🍼Situational awareness: Father’s Day is coming up soon on Sunday, June 16. Note: Some dads would just be happy with time for a long “dad nap.”
