Courtney Astolfi

Cleveland

Cuyahoga County Government Reporter at Cleveland.com

Cleveland City Hall reporter for The Plain Dealer & https://t.co/b8kfI4Evzy. Collinwood 🌊 Sandusky native/Ohio U

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Browns say $1.2B public subsidy for Brook Park dome would boost region, but team’s analysis conflicts with Cleveland’s

Dec 5, 2024 | cleveland.com | Courtney Astolfi

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland Browns owners are making their case for a publicly-funded stadium in Brook Park on the argument that a domed stadium will bring more major events and concerts to Northeast Ohio. For months, the team has refused to share potential financing plans for construction of its $2.4 billion dream stadium. The Browns again refused to share that information this week.
Cleveland City Council passes $20 million for Progressive Field, Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse repairs

Dec 3, 2024 | cleveland.com | Courtney Astolfi
Cleveland seeks to settle $20 million Gateway tab by tapping general fund, federal aid

Dec 2, 2024 | cleveland.com | Courtney Astolfi

CLEVELAND, Ohio – In what could be a nail-biter vote on Monday night, Cleveland City Council will consider paying $20 million for repairs at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and Progressive Field. The vote will cap off weeks of tension at City Hall over what some council members view as an unexpected and even obscene payout to the billionaire owners of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Guardians, from a city that already struggles to afford the basics.
‘Carved up’ like Thanksgiving turkey: Slavic Village councilwoman accuses president of gerrymandering

Nov 26, 2024 | cleveland.com | Courtney Astolfi

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Cleveland City Council faces last-minute rush on redistricting due to surprise state election

Nov 22, 2024 | cleveland.com | Kaitlin Durbin |Courtney Astolfi

Customize Your WeatherSet Your Location:No location data found. Enter City and State or Zip CodeSubscriberKey that denotes Subscriber Exclusive content. Updated: Nov. 22, 2024, 12:37 p.m.|Published: Nov. 22, 2024, 11:59 a.m.City Council and its president, Blaine Griffin, at podium, may need to rush through the final steps of its redistricting process thanks to an unexpected statewide election in May.
Cleveland wants to shore up downtown lakefront by charging new fees on visitors, property owners

Nov 19, 2024 | cleveland.com | Courtney Astolfi

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Visitors to Cleveland’s downtown lakefront could soon be paying new fees for parking, dining, retail purchases, hotel stays, and special events under a plan pitched by Mayor Justin Bibb that’s meant to help finance major upgrades to the area north of the Shoreway. As part of the plan, downtown lakefront property owners could also be paying additional property fees on top of their usual property taxes.
Cleveland City Council member Jenny Spencer won’t seek re-election

Nov 14, 2024 | cleveland.com | Courtney Astolfi

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland City Council member Jenny Spencer won’t seek re-election next year, marking the end of a five-year run as the representative for the Detroit-Shoreway, Cudell and Edgewater neighborhoods. Spencer, who represents Ward 15, announced her intentions Wednesday evening in a Facebook live video in which she said that serving on council has been an honor. Spencer’s term ends at the end of 2025.
Is the Browns’ Brook Park plan even viable? New City Hall report casts doubt

Nov 12, 2024 | cleveland.com | Courtney Astolfi

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Mayor Justin Bibb on Tuesday released a new economic report that shows how downtown Cleveland would be hurt by the Cleveland Browns’ proposed move to Brook Park – and why the Browns owners’ plans for an adjoining entertainment district are ill-advised.
Jacksonsville treasurer taking over as Cleveland’s next chief financial officer

Nov 11, 2024 | cleveland.com | Courtney Astolfi

NewsPublished: Nov. 11, 2024, 4:52 p.m.Cleveland City Hall. Interior of grand hall. January 23, 2023. Joshua Gunter, cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio – Mayor Justin Bibb has tapped the treasurer of Jacksonville, Florida as Cleveland’s next chief financial officer. Paul Barrett, who worked for the city of Jacksonville for eight years in varying positions, is set to start his new position in Cleveland on Tuesday.
About 46% of Cleveland voters turned out in Tuesday’s presidential election. Why so low?

Nov 10, 2024 | cleveland.com | Courtney Astolfi

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland is overwhelmingly Democratic. But despite the high stakes of the 2024 presidential election, voter turnout in the city remained sluggish, reflecting a trend experts say is deeply rooted in issues far beyond the numbers. With a turnout rate significantly lower than both state and national averages, Cleveland’s voter participation lags, as residents grapple with challenges that make voting seem less relevant.

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21 Aug 24

RT @jpelzer: Prominent Democrats mull challenging Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb in 2025 https://t.co/OkOtkm6eZ1

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16 Jul 24

CMHA failed to report lead-poisoning cases, painted over potential hazards, didn't provide proper lead disclosures to tenants, violated other lead rules, according to alarming new audit from HUD watchdog. https://t.co/rBFEYmbOBD

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Articles

Browns say $1.2B public subsidy for Brook Park dome would boost region, but team’s analysis conflicts with Cleveland’s

Cleveland City Council passes $20 million for Progressive Field, Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse repairs

Cleveland seeks to settle $20 million Gateway tab by tapping general fund, federal aid

‘Carved up’ like Thanksgiving turkey: Slavic Village councilwoman accuses president of gerrymandering

Cleveland City Council faces last-minute rush on redistricting due to surprise state election

Cleveland wants to shore up downtown lakefront by charging new fees on visitors, property owners

Cleveland City Council member Jenny Spencer won’t seek re-election

Is the Browns’ Brook Park plan even viable? New City Hall report casts doubt

Jacksonsville treasurer taking over as Cleveland’s next chief financial officer

About 46% of Cleveland voters turned out in Tuesday’s presidential election. Why so low?

Journalists covering the same region

Jennifer Pignolet

Reegan Davis Saunders

Andrew Keiper

Gary Estwick

Derek Kreider

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