DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Officials are holding a press conference at in the Mayor’s Red Room Tuesday morning, less than 2 months before the Republican National Convention. Mayor Frank Jackson, Director of Public Safety Michael McGrath and others will speak on Cleveland’s preparedness regarding security. City officials are expected to present a comprehensive overview of security preparations […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Mayor Frank Jackson unveiled some new details today about plans for the upcoming Republican National Convention. Jackson revealed some of the city’s official parade routes, along with details on parks use and event-zone permit regulations. The main event zone will be bordered by West 25th Street on the West Innerbelt on the east and Lorain Carnegie […]
CLEVELAND – Mayor Frank Jackson is a longtime supporter of better pay for the working poor. As Cleveland City Council President, he lobbied and passed a city plan to pay a “living wage” of $10/hour. The idea was for Cleveland’s plan to spread to the county, other cities and statewide. But that never happened. Now […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson addressed the Tamir Rice settlement Monday afternoon. The City of Cleveland will pay $6 million to settle all claims. According to the civil lawsuit document, the City shall pay $3 million in 2016 and $3 million in 2017. “This has been a very difficult time for the Rice family, […]
CLEVELAND — Mayor Frank Jackson’s team and a Cleveland Police Department spokesman have kept a lot of information about security plans for the RNC under wraps. On Wednesday, some answers are expected at a meeting of the City Council Safety Committee. Deputy Cleveland Police Chief Ed Tomba is expected to provide the most comprehensive picture of […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Mayor Frank G. Jackson delivered the 11th State of the City address at Public Hall on Thursday, focusing on education, a proposed income tax increase, and the Republican National Convention. Jackson opened his remarks by saying “Cleveland is a successful city. It’s positioned to be a great city, but it’s not guaranteed.” Part of that […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Facing $30 million in cuts from the state, 13 percent lower property valuations, and a variety of shortfalls, Mayor Frank Jackson is scrambling to find $42 million to end the year with a balanced budget. Moving to next year, there is only one solution. “We are going to be seeking a one-half […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The City of Cleveland says a $500 claim filed against the estate of Tamir Rice should have never been submitted. Wednesday, a bill from the Law Director’s office was submitted to Rice’s medical insurance company — stating they were responsible for a past due amount owed for the emergency medical services rendered as Tamir’s last dying expense. The claim was filed under Ohio […]
CLEVELAND – Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson has proposed raising the city’s income tax to 2.5 percent to make up for a budget deficit of more than $41 million. Jackson said the income tax hike would result in balancing the budget, as well as providing the city with another $40 million to spend on improving city […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Less than 24 hours after a Cuyahoga County grand jury decided not to indict Officers Frank Garmback and Timothy Loehmann in the death of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson held a second news conference regarding Monday’s decision. “A wrong has been done. Now, whether that wrong is legal, or whether […]
CLEVELAND– Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson said an administrative review is next in the Tamir Rice case. The mayor and Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams spoke out following the grand jury’s decision not to charge the officers in the Tamir Rice case. Chief Williams said both Officer Timothy Loehmann and Officer Frank Garmback will remain on […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson delivered a progress report Wednesday on how the city is working to comply with mandates from the Department of Justice. The progress report is part of the settlement between the city and the DOJ that requires the city to file a progress report twice a year on the areas that they have addressed when it […]