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Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb took the oath of office on January 3, 2022, for his first four-year term. Bibb finished first in a seven-way nonpartisan primary and won the general election by 26-percentage points to become the city’s first new mayor in 16 years. Signal Cleveland reports on the mayor’s administration, initiatives, policy proposals and relationship with Cleveland City Council.

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Mayor Justin Bibb’s administration drops investigation of Cleveland City Council staffer

Mayor Justin Bibb’s administration drops investigation of Cleveland City Council staffer

by Nick Castele February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

‘Too much red tape’: Mayor Justin Bibb talks loss of lead paint grant, streamlining city business in budget presentation

‘Too much red tape’: Mayor Justin Bibb talks loss of lead paint grant, streamlining city business in budget presentation

by Nick Castele February 17, 2026February 23, 2026

Mayor Justin Bibb apologizes to Tanisha Anderson’s family while signing new Cleveland law named for her

Mayor Justin Bibb apologizes to Tanisha Anderson’s family while signing new Cleveland law named for her

by Nick Castele, Frank W. Lewis and Mark Naymik February 16, 2026February 23, 2026

Cleveland loses $3.3 million in lead paint grant money after spending it too slowly

Cleveland loses $3.3 million in lead paint grant money after spending it too slowly

by Nick Castele February 9, 2026February 23, 2026

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The salesman: Justin Bibb promises big as Cleveland mayor. Can he close the deal?

The salesman: Justin Bibb promises big as Cleveland mayor. Can he close the deal?

by Nick Castele

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Mayor Justin Bibb meets with Pete Buttigieg, Goldman Sachs executive in recent trips

Mayor Justin Bibb meets with Pete Buttigieg, Goldman Sachs executive in recent trips

by Nick Castele February 9, 2026February 23, 2026

‘Executive in residence’ hired for Cleveland community services; city touts monitor’s report on police use of force

‘Executive in residence’ hired for Cleveland community services; city touts monitor’s report on police use of force

by Nick Castele and Mark Naymik February 9, 2026February 23, 2026

‘Your mother is not forgotten’: Tanisha’s Law changes future of city response to mental health crisis calls

‘Your mother is not forgotten’: Tanisha’s Law changes future of city response to mental health crisis calls

by Frank W. Lewis February 3, 2026February 3, 2026

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Timeline: 25 years of mayoral control over Cleveland public schools

Timeline: 25 years of mayoral control over Cleveland public schools

by Paul Rochford

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Raises, repairs and ‘leaner times’: A first look at Cleveland’s $2.3 billion budget

Raises, repairs and ‘leaner times’: A first look at Cleveland’s $2.3 billion budget

by Nick Castele February 2, 2026February 3, 2026

City Hall: Cleveland community development corporations at ‘weakest point in a generation’

City Hall: Cleveland community development corporations at ‘weakest point in a generation’

by Nick Castele February 2, 2026February 2, 2026

Bibb gave $100,000 to nonprofit that ran ad on Cleveland school consolidations

Bibb gave $100,000 to nonprofit that ran ad on Cleveland school consolidations

by Nick Castele January 26, 2026

Winter storm blankets Cleveland with snow. Freezing temps will follow. Here are resources to help

Winter storm blankets Cleveland with snow. Freezing temps will follow. Here are resources to help

by Signal Cleveland Staff January 23, 2026January 26, 2026

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