The Public Meetings Report for the week of October 12, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, RTA employees report health symptoms leading to the discovery of asbestos at one of its maintenance facilities. Plus, Cleveland’s City Planning Commission approves building plans for five new single-family homes in the St. Clair-Superior neighborhood. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Pearl Chen

• Lauren Simone

• Kaitlin Bender-Thomas

• Max Tomassoni

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:

• First District community safety meeting Notes [1] and [2], Sept. 3, 2026
• City Planning Commission Notes, Sept. 4, 2026
• Board of Trustees committees, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Notes, Sept. 8, 2026
• ‘Thank you for building smaller houses:’ Details on the new homes and renovated storefronts coming to St. Clair-Superior By Cleveland Documenters

Signal Cleveland reporting:

• New housing and rehab will be the focus of a revitalization model in St. Clair-Superior By Olivera Perkins

Recordings:

• City Planning Commission, Sept. 4, 2026
• Board of Trustees committees, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Sept. 8, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of September 28, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Ward 2 Cleveland City Council member Kevin Bishop reports to the community that help is coming to residents at a homeless encampment near E. 57th St. Plus, Cleveland’s Board of Zoning Appeals approves a new east side recovery residence for men. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Tucker Handley

• Lori Ingram

• K Marie Smith

• Kathryn Johnson

• Carolyn Cooper

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

Show Notes:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Ward 2 community meeting Notes, August 25, 2026
• Board of Zoning Appeals Notes, August 31, 2026
• Board of Commissioners, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Notes, September 2, 2026

Recordings:

• Board of Zoning Appeals, August 31, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of September 28, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, the bust of Ludwig von Beethoven stolen from the German gardens around ten years ago is getting a replacement monument. Plus, Ward 12 Cleveland City Council member Tanmay Shah speaks to residents. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Mikayla Coleman

• Sarah Kinley

• Cid Standifer

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 12 community meeting Notes, August 26, 2026
• Cleveland Landmarks Commission Notes, August 27, 2026

Recordings:

• Cleveland Landmarks Commission, August 27, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of September 21, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, the Cleveland Landmarks Commission delayed plans to demolish Empire Junior High School. Plus, Third District residents get advice for avoiding scams. Learn more in the show.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Gwen Jarvis

• Rebekah Livingston

• Kaitlin Bender-Thomas

• Evelyn Landis

• Elizabeth Creel

• Marvetta Rutherford

• Angela Rush

• Lauren Simone

Documenters’ work has been compiled this week by Doug Breehl-Pitorak. The Public Meetings Report is produced by Gennifer Harding-Gosnell.Show Notes:

Signal Cleveland Documenters coverage:

• Cleveland Landmarks Commission Notes, August 13, 2026
• Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Board of Trustees Notes [1] and [2], August 18, 2026
• Third District community safety meeting Notes [1] and [2], August 18, 2026
• Ward 14 community meeting Notes, August 20, 2026
• Empire Junior High demolition postponed 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 Landmarks Commission, August 13, 2026
• Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, Board of Trustees, August 18, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of September 12, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cuyahoga County’s Division of Children and Family Services board learns about Operation Meridian and how their information helps law enforcement. Plus, Rainbow Terrace Apartments in Garden Valley is approved to rebuild. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Carly Elliott,

• Tisha Barnes,

• Hannah Morgan,

• Pearl Chen, and

• Miriam Schuman.

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:

• Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services Advisory Board meeting Notes, August 5, 2026
• Cleveland City Planning Commission Notes, August 7, 2026
• Second District community safety meeting Notes, August 11, 2026
• New apartments coming to Rainbow Terrace after deadly explosion and fire By Cleveland Documenters

Recordings:

• Cleveland City Planning Commission, August 7, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of September 5, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, RTA proposes the purchase of 40 new buses and making improvements to its Lorain Avenue services. Plus, Cuyahoga County Council approves adding a Health and Human Services levy to the November 3rd ballot. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Hannah Morgan

• Alicia Moreland

• Nani Faye Palmer

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:

• Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority committee meetings Notes, August 4, 2026
• Cuyahoga County Council Notes, August 4, 2026
• Cleveland City Planning Commission Notes, August 7, 2026
• New apartments coming to Rainbow Terrace after deadly explosion and fire 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:

• Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority committee meetings, August 4, 2026
• Cuyahoga County Council, August 4, 2026
• Cleveland City Planning Commission, August 7, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of August 31, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cuyahoga County Public Library’s board has approved a new AI policy. Plus, Cleveland’s Board of Control approves a land transfer to CMSD and two new projects linked to the North Coast Connector land bridge. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Annie Maglicic

• Julia Brookover

• Jamie Harman

• Denise Lykes

• Tucker Handley

• Laura Falkenstine

• Brooke Adams

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:

• Cuyahoga County Public Library board meeting Notes, July 28, 2026
• Cleveland Board of Building Standards and Appeals Notes, July 29, 2026
• Board of Control Notes, July 29, 2026
• Urban Forestry Commission Notes, August 5, 2026
• Board of Control Notes, August 5, 2026
• Cleveland property owners struggling with vandalism By Cleveland Documenters
• Staffer slams AI use at county library, says not a responsible use of taxpayer dollars 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 Board of Building Standards and Appeals, July 29, 2026
• Board of Control, July 29, 2026
• Board of Control, August 5, 2026

The Public Meetings Report for the week of August 24, 2026

From ⁠Signal Cleveland⁠ and ⁠Cleveland Documenters⁠.

In this week’s Public Meetings Report, Cleveland’s Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance request in Slavic Village after hearing complaints and concerns from residents. Plus, Ward 12 residents are invited to envision the community they want to see. Learn more in this week’s episode.

The Documenters whose work contributed to this episode are:

• Janenell Smith

• Marvetta Rutherford

• Pearl Chen

• K Marie Smith

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 12 Community meeting Notes, July 22, 2026
• Cleveland Landmarks Commission Notes, July 23, 2026
• Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals Notes, July 27, 2026
• Cleveland makes progress on a ‘State of Black Women and Girls’ report By Cleveland Documenters
• Cleveland ‘problem properties’ focus of West Side 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

Recordings:

• Cleveland Landmarks Commission, July 23, 2026
• Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals, July 27, 2026