The Public Meetings Report for the week of May 11, 2026.

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, the Urban Forestry Commission learns about the Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s tree planting efforts for this year. Plus, city Public Utilities director apologizes for Easter weekend power outages. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Ava Carubia

• Tommy Oddo

• Marvetta Rutherford

• Annie Maglicic

• Lauren Simcic

Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell.

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM. SHOW NOTES:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Board of Education, Cleveland Metropolitan School District Notes April 14, 2026
• Urban Forestry Commission Notes April 14, 2026
• Ward 9 community meeting, Cleveland City Council Notes April 16, 2026

Signal Cleveland reporting:

• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall

Recordings:

• Board of Education, Cleveland Metropolitan School District, April 14, 2026
• Urban Forestry Commission, April 14, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of May 3, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Ward 4 Cleveland City Council member Kris Harsh explains the city’s speed bump policy. Plus, two Cuyahoga County low-interest home repair programs are ending. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Lauren Simcic

• Liam Stilson

• Janel Lucas

• DaQuavion Roston

• Annie Maglicic

Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell.

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM.

Show Notes:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Ward 4 community meeting Notes April 8, 2026
• Cuyahoga County Investment Advisory Committee Notes April 9, 2026
• Mental Health Response Advisory Committee Notes April 10, 2026
• Officials provide updates on Ohio City area shootings, highlight neighborhood engagement work By Cleveland Documenters

Signal Cleveland reporting:

• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall

Recordings:

• Cuyahoga County Investment Advisory Committee, April 9, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of April 27, 2026.

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, a public commenter speaks out about problems with Cleveland’s sewer system. Plus, new legislation that would increase penalties for menacing local health care workers. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Adam Joseph

• Bilal Hakeem

• Marcy Clark

Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell.

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM.

Show Notes:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Cleveland City Council Notes April 6, 2026
• Safety Committee, Cleveland City Council Notes April 8, 2026
• Cleveland Landmarks Commission Notes April 9, 2026
• Murals coming to Cleveland Public Library branches, Scottish Cultural Garden construction approved By Cleveland Documenters

Signal Cleveland reporting:

• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall

Recordings:

• Cleveland City Council, April 6, 2026
• Safety Committee, Cleveland City Council, April 8, 2026
• Cleveland Landmarks Commission, April 9, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of April 20, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, a public commenter addresses treatment of black women in the local health care system. Plus, residents choose to carry on with a ward meeting despite severe weather and a power outage. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Julia Brookover

• Alicia Moreland

• Tommy Oddo

Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell.

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM.

Show Notes:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Cleveland City Council Notes March 30, 2026
• Ward 2 community meeting, Cleveland City Council Notes, March 31, 2026
• Board of Health, Cuyahoga County Notes April 1, 2026

Signal Cleveland reporting:

• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall

Recordings:

• Cleveland City Council, March 30, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of April 13, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland’s Fourth District Police officials meet with residents. Plus, cheers and tension at Cleveland City Council’s ward 3 community meeting. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Julia Brookover

• Alfreda Williams

• Marvetta Rutherford

• Ava Carubia.

Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell.

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM.

Show Notes:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Fourth Police District community meeting Notes, March 25, 2026
• Ward 3 community meeting, Cleveland City Council Notes, March 26, 2026
• Illegal dumping, crisis intervention top of mind for Cleveland residents at police meeting By Cleveland Documenters

Signal Cleveland reporting:

• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall

The Public Meetings Report for the week of April 6, 2026.

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, the Board of Zoning Appeals reviewed several cases. Plus, Cleveland Public Library makes improvements in accessibility. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Carolyn Cooper

• Tucker Handley

• Jamie Harman

Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell.

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM.

SHOW NOTES:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Cleveland Notes March 16, 2026
• Board of Trustees, Cleveland Public Library Notes March 19, 2026
• Ward 12 community meeting, Cleveland City Council Notes March 24, 2026
• ‘Worst of the worst’: Some West Side streets that haven’t been resurfaced in decades to be repaired this year By Cleveland Documenters

Signal Cleveland reporting:

• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall

Recordings:

• Board of Zoning Appeals, City of Cleveland, March 16, 2026
• Board of Trustees, Cleveland Public Library, March 19, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of March 30, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Fifth District Police Commander Johnny Johnson tells residents to be persistent with police when calling with complaints. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Maria Shuckahosee

• Dorothy Ajamu

Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell.

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM.

Show Notes:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Fifth District Community Relations Safety meeting Notes, March 18, 2026
• How to get help with lead remediation, internet and direct deposits By Cleveland Documenters
• Inside a $50 million transit plan to transform a Slavic Village corridor By Cleveland Documenters

Signal Cleveland reporting:

• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall

The Public Meetings Report for the week of March 23, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, listen in as Ward 10 residents hear from police on a local murder case. Plus, the Board of Zoning Appeals denies a home expansion in University Circle after hearing residents’ concerns. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Tommy Oddo

• Andrea Jones

• Carly Elliot

• Adam Joseph

Their work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell.

The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters, in partnership with WOVU 95.9FM.

Show Notes:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• City of Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals, Notes [1], [2] March 2, 2026
• Ward 10 community meeting, Cleveland City Council Notes March 4, 2026
• CMSD closings, recent deaths of two young girls focus of Collinwood meeting By Cleveland Documenters
• Planned synagogue near CWRU thwarted, neighbors cite zoning concerns By Cleveland Documenters

Signal Cleveland reporting:

• ‘Be the change you want to see’: Meet Cleveland Documenter, Tucker Handley By Najee Hall
• ‘I am really proud of the work’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Alicia Moreland By Najee Hall
• We have to be able to come together’: Meet Cleveland Documenter Kathryn Johnson By Najee Hall

Recordings:

• City of Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals, March 2, 2026